03-04-03MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
March 4, 2003
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in regular session with
Mayor Dailey Presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood, with the following Directors Present,
called the roll: Vice Mayor Hinton, Pugh, Stewart, Graves, Hurst, Keck, Wyrick,
Kumpuris, Cazort, and Mayor Dailey. Director Adcock was absent. At roll call, but
enrolled at 6:10 P.M..
The invocation was given by Director Wyrick, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
With a quorum present, Mayor Dailey declared the Board of Directors in session and the
proceedings of the meeting are recorded as follows:
PRESENTATIONS:
LRSD — Hall High Madrigals (Musical Presentation)
Cover the Uninsured Week — (Announced events taking place the coming week)
Mr. Greg Hale
Our Neighborhood Association — (Neighborhood Crime and Code issues) Deborah
Sebring
Eye on Heritage — (Update to the Summit on Race) Leta Anthony
Mayor Dailey acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 395.
CONSENT AGENDA (1)
1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the January 7, 2003 Board of Directors Meeting.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Janet Berry
Topic: Sexually oriented business located next to a day care center.
Speaker:
Alex Davidson
Topic:
Purchase of M. M. Cohn Building
Speakers:
Clarence Pollock
Wanda Russell
Terry Hypes
Ralph Casey
Topic:
The need of a traffic signal at Aldersgate and Kanis Roads
Speaker: Ms. Hatch
Topic: Concern regarding a rehabilitation center moving into their
neighborhood.
Speaker: Don Darnell
Topic: Fair Housing Commission Funding
Mayor Dailey asked to move the separate items forward to be heard before the grouped
items. There was no objection from the Board members. The items were read as
follows"
18. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION NO. 11,472 - CASE NO. 576 -
Rescinding the Little Rock City Beautiful Commission's action in denying Twin City
Bank's request for an eighteen foot Landscape Variance to allow a deduction in the
width of a landscape strip along Interstate 30, approximately 800 feet west of Baseline
Road. (City Beautiful Commission: 4 yes, S no). Staff recommends approval of the
resolution to rescind) Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the Board rescind the City Beautiful
Commission's action in denying Twin City Bank's request to reduce the width of a proposed landscape
strip along the south side of Interstate 30.
Mayor Dailey opened the public hearing, Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development
Director presented a brief overview of the site plan and stated from staff's standpoint
with the addition of additional trees, addition of the burm, and because of the grassy area
already there, felt the bank would be a good addition to this portion along the Interstate
and asked the Board to approve the plan. Mayor Dailey declared the public hearing
closed. The resolution was read. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to
approve the resolution, made a motion. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, the resolution was approved. Director Graves recused.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 11,470 - Of intent to reimburse the City for capital
expenditures from the proceeds of short-term financing obligations. Mr. Bruce Moore
reviewed the appropriations, which included approximately $3.1 million for vehicle
replacement, $281, 000 for various equipment needs, $550, 000 in buildings, $106,000
for technology, for a total of $4.1 million. Director Keck, seconded by Director
Kumpuris, moved to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
members present, the resolution was adopted.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 11,471 - Of the Local Government Governing Body endorsing
a study by UALR of the Central Arkansas Transit. Vice Mayor Hinton, seconded by
Director Cazort to adopt the resolution, made a motion. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board members present, the resolution was adopted.
The next consideration was the Grouped items which consisted of Items: 2 -15.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 18,882 - S -1374 — Granting a variance from various Lot
Development Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas providing for a variance to allow a lot without public street frontage for
the Miracle Development Subdivision — Preliminary Plat, located on the southwest
corner of I -430 and Stagecoach Road. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, I absent)
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site C -3 to PCD to establish a three -lot plat. The plat will
require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance, a lot without public street frontage.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 18,823 - Z -7351— Approving a Planned Zoning Development
and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled - Miracle Land Company Short
Form PCD located on the southwest corner of I -430 and Stagecoach Road in the City
of little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock;
and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, I absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site C -3 to PCD to establish
a three lot plat and place a carwash on one of the future lots.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 18,824 - Z -7349 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development
and establishing a Planned Office District titled FC Partnership Short -Form POD
located at 13616 Kanis Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to
rezone the site form R -2 to POD to allow an existing single-family structure to be converted to an office
use.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 18,825 - S -1372 — Granting a variance from Various Lot
Development Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; providing for a variance from the maximum lot width to depth ratio for
the Roland Heights Subdivision — Preliminary Plat, located on Roland Heights Road,
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Pulaski County, Arkansas. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, I absent) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to subdivide this five (S) acre tract into two
single-family residential lots. The proposed subdivision will require a waiver of the Subdivision Ordinance
(Section 31 -232 (b) to allow an increased depth to width ratio.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 18,826 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Street
Improvements for Roland Heights Road. (Planning Commission: Approved the
proposed sub - division of the acreage on Consent Agenda 2- 6 -03). Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Applicant requests a deferral of City ordinance and Master Street Plan requiring
construction of improvements to Roland Heights Road. The applicant has obtained Planning Commission
approval to divide rural acreage into two lots for family use. The property is located outside the city limits
but within the planning boundary.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 18,827 - Granting a variance from Various Lot Development
Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
providing for the creation of a Pipe Stem Lot and Variance from the Minimum Standards
of a Pipe Stem Lot for the Parker Place Subdivision — Preliminary Plat, located at
12011 Garrison Road, Pulaski County, Arkansas. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no;
1 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant proposes to subdivide this 9.6 -acre site into two single-family lots. The creation
of the plat will require a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 31 -232) (f) to allow the
creation of a pipe -stem lot for both lots 1 and 2.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 18,828 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Street
Improvements for Parker Place. (Planning Commission: Approved the proposed sub-
division of the acreage on Consent Agenda 2- 6 -03). Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Applicant requests a deferral of City Ordinance and Master Street Plan requiring construction
of improvements to Garrison Road. The parkers have obtained Planning Commission approval to divide
rural acreage into two lots for family use. The property is outside the city limits but within the planning
boundary.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 18,829 - Z -7347 - Approving a Planned Zoning Development
and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Brown Short -Form PDR located at
2018 Commerce Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to
rezone the site from C -3 to PDR to allow an addition to an existing single-family structure, which is not
allowable activity under the current zoning.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 18,830 - Z- 3454 -M - Approving a Planned Zoning
Development and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Courtside Place
Revised Short -Form PDR located north of Otter Creek Parkway on Courtside Place
in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site form PDR to
Revised PDR to allow a reduced rear platted building line for decks, and porches.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 18,831 - Z- 5224 -H — Approving a Planned Zoning
Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Saugey Short -Form
PCD located on the northwest corner of Highway 300 and Pinnacle Road in Pulaski,
County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock; and for
other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, 1 absent) Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site from C -1 to PCD to allow the
construction of a strip retail center and an auction house. The applicant is requesting C -1 uses as
alternative uses for the site.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 18,832 - Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Street
Improvements for Highway 300 and West Pinnacle Road. (Planning Commission
approved on Consent Agenda, 2 -6 -03) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Applicant
requests a deferral of City Ordinance and Master Street Plan requiring construction of improvements to
Highway 300 and West Pinnacle Road. The applicant has obtained Planning Commission approval to
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construct a merchandise /auction house on rural acreage. The property is located outside the city limits but
within the planning boundary.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 18,833 - S- 1344 -A — Granting a variance from various Lot
Development Standards of Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; providing for a variance of Minimum Front Plated Building Line for the
Montange Court Subdivision — Preliminary Plat, located on the northeast corner of
South Katillus Road and Forest Lane. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, I absent)
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The preliminary plat was previously approved with several waivers and variances. In addition
to those previously approved waivers and variances the applicant is requesting a variance from the
Subdivision Ordinance to allow a 20 foot front platted building line on Lots 18 -26.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 18,834 - Z -7345 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development
and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Levi Short -Form PDR located at
4823 "C" Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no,
1 absent). Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site form
R -3 to PDR to allow an existing single-family structure to be converted to a duplex.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 18,835 - Z -7353 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development
and establishing a Planned Residential District titled Fruit of the Spirit Short -Form
PDR located between Gray Street and Sanders Street near the intersection of Trust Street
in Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 yes, 0 no, I absent). Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the site from R -3, Single-family to
PDR to allow the construction of a 40 bed assisted living facility.
The ordinances (Items 2 -15) were read the first time. A motion was made by Director
Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on
second and third readings; by two - thirds voice vote of the Board members present he
rules were suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the ordinances. The
ordinances were read the second and third times. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
members present the ordinances were passed.
SEPARATE ITEMS: 16 -24
(See above for Items 16 -18)
19. REPORT - Mr. Bob Biles, City of Little Rock Finance Director, presented Financial
Report.
20. REPORT - City of Little Rock Board of Directors
21. REPORT -City Manager's Activity Report
A motion was made by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Kumpuris to recess to
executive session to discuss the City Attorney's annual evaluation, and
The meeting was recessed at 7:30 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM.
22. EVALUATION - City Attorney's Annual Evaluation
Mayor Dailey announced the Board had held the evaluation of the City Attorney, and are
extremely pleased with this years service of Mr. Carpenter's service to the City, such
comments as "this is probably the best legal municipal mind there is in the state as well
as congratulations and kudos on success on some major law suits this particular year, and
the agreement with the City Attorney is being extended at least one more year and the
terms of payment as far as salary is he would be paid the same increase as other non-
uniform employees have received, retroactive to January 1, 2003, as well as when he is
successful wit the Use Tax case there would be another two percent retroactive to January
1, as the other employees would also enjoy. Mayor Dailey thanked Mr. Carpenter for a
job well done.
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Mr. Bruce Moore, City Manager announced the recommendations for appointments were:
Board of Adjustment, Terry Burris (re- appointment), Community Housing Advisory
Board, Matt Torbit, (appointment), Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals,
Robert Marriott and Clyde Smith (reappointments), Racial and Cultural Diversity
Commission: John Sacardi, Charles Spawn, Claude Wheeler (reappointments) Sylvester
Smith, (appointment), Little Rock School Board representative, Sue Strickland, Little
Rock Zoo Board of Governors, John Twyford (appointment). Director Cazort made the
motion to make the appointments to the various Boards and Commissions, Director
Adcock seconded the motion and by unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present, the appointments were made and the resolution adopted.
— 23. RESOLUTION NO. 11,473 - To make appointments to various Boards and
Commissions: Synopsis: Board of Adjustment: I position, Community Housing Advisory Board: I
position, Construction Board of Adjustment: 2 positions, Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission: 2
positions, Zoo Board of Governors: I position
Director Adcock asked to have a brief presentation by Public Works at the next meeting
to review trash pickup that is placed outside of containers.
Director Cazort, seconded by Vice Mayor Hinton, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned at
8:20 PM.
ATTEST:
Nan y Wo d, City Clerk
APPROVED:
1*4V
or Jim Dailey
MINUTES
Board of Directors Room
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
March 11, 2003
4:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in Special Session in the
Little Rock Board of Directors Chambers on March 11, 2003. Vice Mayor Hinton
presided.
The roll was called by City Clerk, Nancy Wood, with the following Directors present:
Pugh, Cazort, Stewart, Kumpuris, Graves, Vice Mayor Hinton. Directors Keck, Hurst,
Adcock, Mayor Dailey were absent. Director Adcock enrolled shortly after the Special
Meeting had adjourned.
The meeting was called by Vice Mayor Hinton, with notices properly executed, for the
purpose of resetting the date of public hearing on whether to establish the Little Rock
Redevelopment District in Southwest Little Rock, Arkansas, as part of a project to enable
Bass Prop Shops to locate in Little Rock, Arkansas.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 11,474 — A resolution to amend Little Rock, Arkansas
Resolution No. 11,469 (February 28, 2003) to set April 1, 2003 as the date of a public
hearing on whether to establish a Little Rock Redevelopment District in Southwest Little
Rock as part of a project to enable Bass Pro Shops to locate in Little Rock, Arkansas; to
describe the boundaries for this proposed redevelopment district; and for other purposes.
The resolution was read. A motion was made by Director Cazort; seconded by Director
Graves, to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being six in number, the resolution was adopted.
A motion was by Director Cazort, seconded by Director Kumpuris to adjourn the special
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting adjourned
at 4:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
N ncy W od, City Clerk
APPROVED:
J' Dailey, Mayor