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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, 2 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 3 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. rd 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