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CBC 07-09-2015MEETING NOTICE July 9, 2015 THE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING AT 11:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY July 9, 2015, AT CURRAN HALL, 615 E. CAPITOL AVENUE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: VARIANCE REQUESTS: TREASURER'S REPORT: • EXPENSES REPORT COMMITTEE REPORT: UPDATES • COMMUNITY PROJECTS o CITY HALL SOUTH YARD • PUBLIC RELATIONS • KLRB (UPDATE) (4th Wed / Noon) • ADOPT -A -STREET COORDINATORS • EYE OF THE BEHOLDER • LANDSCAPE AWARDS • TREE FUNDS • CITY BEAUTIFUL EXHIBIT • OTHER CITIES NEW BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: • NEXT MEETING - ■ Adopt A Street Pickup - Ed Peek Tracy Spillman June 4, 2015 ITEM NO, 1, C.B.C. 640 - NEW MATTERS Thursday, August 6, 2015 To be decided WALLY STEVE, ASHLEY CARRIE BOB CHRIS HANCOCK CHRIS MORGAN WALLY WALLY CARRIE, ED, WALLY STEVE STEVE CHRIS HANCOCK CHRIS MORGAN ADJOURNMENT July 09, 2014 ITEM NO. 1, C.B.C. 640 — NEW MATTERS Applicant: Address: Description: ORDINANCE RE_C U! IRMENTS: Chapter 15, Sec. 15-96. Perimeter planting strips. Rowan Development LLC Owner Crafton Tull & Associates Agent 12206 West Markham Lot 2R, T.H.J.R. Addition to the City of Little Rock, (b) Trees shall be planted with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet within the required landscape or buffer area. Three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet shall be planted in the perimeter planting strip. Massing is permitted as long as trees are spaced not more than one hundred (100) linear feet apart including width of driveway. Chapter 15, Sec. 15-97. Interior landscape areas. (c) Trees shall be included in the interior landscape areas at the rate of one (1) tree for every twelve (12) parking spaces. VARIANCE REQUESTED To allow and the Owner and Developer of the property at 12206 Markham to install a lesser number of trees than required for the perimeter and interior area of the development effected by the existing eighty (80) foot AP&L easement. FINDINGS: The proposed development is located at 12206 West Markham Street. The site encompasses 2.96 acres of land and is currently zoned PCD. The existing 9,773 square feet building which formerly housed the Ellis Infinity Automobile Dealership has been remodeled and currently serves as retail space. With this redevelopment and in accordance with the PCD a single story building located directly to the west of this existing structure was also proposed. As originally planned this new 5,250 square foot building would serve as restaurant space. Currently a single drive extending from West Markham serves as the only entry to the site. To the north of the existing building is parking. To the west of this parking area and north of the proposed restaurant site is an automobile collision repair center. North of these two areas and also to the east is property zoned PR (Park and Recreation District) and part of the Rock Creek Parkway. West of the site is a retail development which includes Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, and Target. The site plan indicates an Entergy easement eighty (80) foot in width west of the proposed restaurant. The outer edge of this easement is located on the west property line while the inner edge is located in the parking area approximately ten (10) feet from the proposed restaurants west fagade. The orientation of the easement is on a north south axis and continues the width of the site and through the adjacent property to the north. The street buffer in front of the proposed restaurant along Markham is seventeen (17) feet as required by the landscape and buffer ordinances. There are no buffer ordinance requirements on the western edge of the property and a nine (9) foot planting strip has been provided. Existing shrub material approximately thirty (30) inches in height and placed approximately three (3) feet on center is planted along the back of the west parking curb and in the Markham street buffer. In addition the property directly west of the site is heavily vegetated with mature trees and plant materials that provides a one hundred (100) percent screen along most of this property line. Entergy has stated that it will not allow any plantings that exceed a height of six (6) feet in their easement. It is estimated eleven (11) trees will be vacated from the areas within the easement boundaries. Five (5) of these in the west perimeter planting strip, three (3) in the street buffer, and three (3) in the interior parking islands. The applicant understands if these trees cannot be located to other areas of the site that a contribution to the T.R.E.E. fund may be required. 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"From: Hreeling(c.Dhotmad.com 'ent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:39 PM i o: City Clerks Office Subject: City Beautiful Commission Application Attachments: Becka Freeling Webb - ACC updated 2014.pdf Applicant Information. Name: Becka Webb Phone: 501-258-7996 Address: 1910 N. Harrison Little Rock Alternate Telephone: Email: bfreeling@hotmail.com State: AR ZIP:72207 Length of Residency in Little Rock: 34 years Application Status: New Application Registered Vote: Yes Board Commission Current ❑yening Selection: Interest in Serving City of Little Rock: I have just become a sustaining member of the Junior League of Little Rock and I'm looking to expand my volunteer opportunities within my community. I am a life long resident of -.ittle Rock, except for college, and want to help improve my community. Qualifications: Position Seeking: Qualified Elector State your experiences, elements of your employment history and interests that qualify you for this advisory body: I have had a life long love of gardening and nature. My mother was a Master Gardener and instilled in me a love of beautifying the world around me. I am employed by Arkansas Capital Corporation as a Vice President in their tax credit affiliate, Heartland Renaissance Fund (HRF). HRF is a private, for -profit corporation dedicated to stimulating economic activity in disadvantaged areas in Arkansas through the use of New Markets Tax Credits. I previously served as a senior analyst at Allied Wireless and as a loan officer at Arkansas Department Finance Authority. Describe education history, past volunteer experiences, professional certifications and licensences: I am a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with degrees in Financial Management and International Economics. I was an active member of the Junior League of Little Rock from 2004 through 2014 and served as Chair of one of their community outreach programs, Treasurer, Training Director and I currently serve as Chair of the Endowment Committee. I also volunteer with CARTI and Forest Park Elementary. Self Identification Survey : '--�tace: White Gender: Female Age: 36-45 Flow did you learn of this Board/Commission vacancy?: City Website BECKA FREELING WEBB 1910 N. Harrison • Little Rock, AR 72207 . bfreeling@hotmaii.com - (501) 258-7996 Self motivated, results -oriented professional with finance and accounting knowledge Skilled in cash management, economic development and analytical thinking Strong understanding of banking and deal structuring Core Qualifications Quantitative Analysis Forecasting Organizational Skills Financing Detail Oriented Creative Computer Skills Excel, Power Point, Access, Word, NetSuite, Outlook Education University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business BSBA Financial Management and International Economics May 1998 Professional Experience Arkansas Capital Corporation, Little Rock, AR -1 Vice President, Heartland Renaissance Fund August 2013 to Present Assists in the structuring and financing of economic development projects using state and federal tax credits Performs required programmatic compliance and ongoing asset management for a portfolio of $200 million in tax credit projects Reviews internally prepared financial statements monthly Allied Wireless Communications/Alltel Corporation, Little Rock, AR Senior Financial Analyst, Treasury and General Accounting June 2010 to August 2013 Supervisor, Cash Management and Debt Administration October 2006 to December 2009 Manage optimal cash positioning through forecasting and short-term investing and borrowing * Perform close processes, cash journalization, balance sheet recons and rating agency and investor debt compliance * Build cost effective relationships with financial services providers including fee negotiations resulting in $350,000 in savings annually G Oversee banking structure including opening of accounts and implementation of new services Prepare reporting for internal and external auditors Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Little Rock, AR Development Finance Analyst/Loan Officer November 2001 to October 2006 % Responsible for analyzing loan applications, including industry research, due diligence, financial analysis and modeling, preparation of in-depth reports for the Board of Directors, the issuance and structuring of municipal bonds issues, review closing documents, loan servicing, asset management, ongoing post close compliance and borrower site visits A Work with local and state economic development entities to partner and develop projects Developed a multi scenario forecast of fund usage for the Bond Guaranty Program for submission to Standard and Poor's and for internal cash flow management Assisted in lobbying the Arkansas Congressional Delegation for changes in federal bond legislation Oppenheim, a Division of BOSC, Inc., Little Rock, AR Investment Banker- Corporate and Public Finance June 1999 to November 2001 Assisted in the development and maintenance of current relationships and the attraction of new business for the firm's public and corporate finance divisions G Responsible for structuring transactions, preparation of proposals, creation and maintenance of transactional databases, industry research, due diligence and credit analysis Llama Asset Management/Llama Company, Fayetteville, AR High Yield Credit Analyst May 1998 to May 1999 Performed credit modeling, financial statement analysis and preparation of research reports for below -investment -grade rated companies, with a specific emphasis in the Food and Drug Retailing, Restaurants, Energy and Health Care industries Community Involvement Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Ragin Cajun Committee Member Forest Park Elementary Volunteer Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Little Rock: Treasurer -Elect, Treasurer, Audit Committee, Financial Planning Committee, Training Director, current Chair of the Endowment Committee LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL coMMISSION The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 09, 2015, at Curran Hall, 615 E. Capitol Avenue. Chairman Ed Peek called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ed Peek Jordan Thomas Chris Hancock Bob Winchester Wally Loveless Becka Webb Chris Morgan Carrie Young MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Homeyer Ed Hankins Ashley Jones ALSO PRESENT: Beth Carpenter, City Attorney's Office D. Tracy Spillman, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock. Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager, Department of Planning and Development, City of Little Rock. APPROVAL OF THE MAY MINUTES: City Attorney Carpenter called for a correction of the June 2015 Minutes. A portion of the last sentence of the tenth paragraph of the Variance Request Presentation is to be changed from, "therefore the property owner shall not be penalized." to "the T.R.E.E Fund is not to be used as a penalty." Motion: Chairman Peek entertained a motion to approve the June 04, 2015 Minutes with the noted correction. Commissioner Winchester made a motion to approve. Second: Commissioner Young seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Variance Request: CBC Case # 640, 12206 West Markham, La Madeleine Staff opened the public hearing for the variance request located at 12206 West Markham Street. The site encompasses 2.96 acres of land and is currently zoned PCD. The existing 9,773 square feet building which formerly housed the Ellis Infinity Automobile Dealership has been remodeled and currently serves as retail space. With this redevelopment and in accordance with the PCD a single story building located directly to the west of this existing structure was also proposed. As originally planned this new 5,250 square foot building would serve as restaurant space. Currently a single drive extending from West Markham serves as the only entry to the site. To the north of the existing building is parking. To the west of this parking area and north of the proposed restaurant site is an automobile collision repair center. North of these two areas and also to the east is property zoned PR (Park and Recreation District) and part of the Rock Creek Parkway. West of the site is a retail development which includes Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, and Target. The site plan indicates an Entergy easement eighty (80) foot in width west of the proposed restaurant. The outer edge of this easement is located on the west property line while the inner edge is located in the parking area approximately ten (10) feet from the proposed restaurants west fagade. The orientation of the easement is on a north south axis and continues the width of the site and through the adjacent property to the north. The street buffer in front of the proposed restaurant along Markham is seventeen (17) feet as required by the landscape and buffer ordinances. There are no buffer ordinance requirements on the western edge of the property and a nine (9) foot planting strip has been provided. Existing shrub material approximately thirty (30) inches in height and placed approximately three (3) feet on center is planted along the back of the west parking curb and in the Markham street buffer. In addition the property directly west of the site is heavily vegetated with mature trees and plant materials that provides a one hundred (100) percent screen along most of this property line. Entergy has stated that it will not allow any plantings that exceed a height of six (6) feet in their easement. It is estimated eleven (11) trees will be vacated from the areas within the easement boundaries. Five (5) of these in the west perimeter planting strip, three (3) in the street buffer, and three (3) in the interior parking islands. The applicant understands if these trees cannot be located to other areas of the site that a contribution to the T.R.E.E. fund may be required. STAFF RECQMM ENDATIQN: Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Presentation: Owner representatives Mr. Frank Riggins and Mr. Travis Tolley of Crafton and Tull presented the proposed landscape plan to the Commission and gave an overview of the existing conditions and surrounding properties. Mr. Riggins continued to explain why his client is seeking a variance and described the landscape that is being proposed for the new development. Chairman Peek inquired how many trees would be removed due to the easement. Mr. Riggins stated that at the spacing required by code eight (8) trees would be removed from the perimeters and three (3) from the interior parking islands for a total of eleven (11) trees. Commissioner Winchester inquired about the species of trees planned for the project. Mr. Riggins explained the proposed selection of trees and where they would be used. Commissioner Loveless inquired further about the growth patterns of the selected trees and Mr. Riggins further explained tree species and the intention of the selection. Commissioner Loveless inquired about the approximate cost of each tree. Mr. Riggins stated that the average installed cost for a two (2) inch caliper tree would $200.00 - $250.00. Chairman Peek stated that in accordance with past Commission decisions where Entergy easements were involved that a contribution to the T.R.E.E Fund would be in order for this. variance request. City Attorney Carpenter noted that the CBC ruling for any site is limited to maximum donation of ten (10) trees to the T.R.E.E. Fund, any amount over the maximum ten (10) trees would require action from the City Board of Directors. Mr. Riggins requested on behalf of his client that the required number of trees be lessened to half the requirement due to the Entergy easement being the cause of the variance and his client not seeking a personal reduction of the requirements. Chairman Peek stated that this could be considered and the Commissioners further discussed the possibilities. Motion: Commissioner Young made a motion that the variance be approved with the stipulation that the eleven (11) trees in question be reduced to eight (8) trees and that the cost of seven (7) of these trees be donated to the T.R.E.E Fund. The one (1) remaining tree is to be planted at the southeast side of the new building. Second: Commissioner Morgan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. City Staff Member Carney distributed a map to the Commissioners indicating the section where the newly obtained T.R.E.E Fund donation shall be used. The Commissioners discussed the possible areas where new trees could be utilized in this prescribed section. TREASURER'S REPORT: Expense Report• Commissioner Loveless stated: That the only new expense was to provide business cards for Commissioner Morgan. The new balance is $1,052.31 COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: Community Proiects City Hall South Yard: In Commissioner Homeyer's absence there was no report. Public Relations Website: + Commissioner Hancock stated that a photo from a past CBC pageant had been shared on the new CBC Facebook page this week. That the CBC had advocated for Drain Smart voting process on Facebook which boosted CBC awareness. + Commissioner Morgan stated that the CBC now has 261 "likes" on Facebook. In addition the CBC has posted Creative Corridor updates, KLRB, and Adopt -A -Street program information. In addition with the Landscape Awards post there has been approximately 1000 people reached. + Commissioner Hancock stated posts concerning the Landscape Awards and the webform will be increased. KLRB: Commissioner Loveless stated: • That the Adopt -A -Street 20 year anniversary celebration was met with a modest response and approximately only thirty (30) people were in attendance. J • Commissioner Loveless suggested that the CBC make a short video and post this on the CBC Facebook page to increase awareness. Adopt -A -Street: Chairman Peek stated: + That last month's cleanup had been successful. Eye of the Beholder: Chairman Peek stated: ■ That he had driven by a recent nominee's residence and agreed that it was very deserving of the award. • Commissioner Young provided the other Commissioners with nominee cards and explained the process. Landscape Awards: In Commissioner Homeyer's absence there was no report. T.R.E.E Fund: In Commissioner Homeyer's absence there was no report. City Beautiful Exhibit: Commissioner Loveless stated: ■ He has started the process of compiling exhibit materials but has not finished. Other Cities Committee: Commissioner Morgan stated: ■ That he did not have a laptop to present any new material. • It was discussed that prior to the CBC meeting an email linking to a selected city's commission be sent the Commissioners for review. This information can then be discussed at the following meeting. NEW BUSUINESS: There was no new business ANOUNCEMENTS: ■ That the next Adopt -A -Street pickup will be decided at the August meeting. The next meeting will be the second week of August, Thursday 06, at 11:30 am ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Chairman Peek entertained a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hancock made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:23 pm LITTLE ROCK CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSIOM DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - 723 WEST MARKHAM - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 PHONE: 501 371-4864 FAX: 501 371-6863 E-MAIL: DSPILLMANQL1TTI.EROCK.ORG WEBSITE: WWW.LRCITYBEAUTIFULCOMMISSION.ORG