02-06-07Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes - February 6, 2007
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
February 6, 2007 - 6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in regular session with Mayor
Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood, called the roll with the following Directors
Present: Hendrix, Richardson, Cazort, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Vice
Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola. Director B.J. Wyrick gave the invocation, which was
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the listed modifications.
M -1. RESOLUTION 12,423 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the
Arkansas Development Finance Authority for renovation of Auxora Arms Apartments, an
existing one hundred (100) unit apartment community located at 9101 Auxor Road, in the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
American Community Developers propose to apply for Arkansas Development Finance
Authority (ADFA) funds to renovate the one hundred (100) unit Auxora Arms Apartments
at 9101 Auxor Road. Estimated start date is July 2007 and estimated completion is June
2008.
A motion was made by Director Keck, seconded by Director Adcock, to add M -1 to the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the modification to the
agenda was made.
M -2. MOTION - To set the date of public hearing on February 20, 2007 on the reassessment of
benefits of the lands in the St. Charles Municipal Lighting Improvement District No. 1, Little
Rock, Arkansas.
A motion was made by Director Keck, seconded by Director Adcock, to add M -2 to the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the modification to the
agenda was made.
The following items were deferred:
M -3. RESOLUTION - Deferred to an indefinite date at Staff's Request, from the January 30,
2007 Agenda Session. - Of intent to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
the Housing Authority of Little Rock, for the purchase of sixty -five (65) acres of property and
improvements for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand ($450,000); and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval. (Deferred from December 19, 2006).
PRESENTATION:
Proclamation — United Negro College Fund (Director Hendrix) - Deferred to March 6, 2007 (At
Director Hendrix's Request).
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PRESENTATIONS:
Alpha Phi Alpha Proclamation
Little Rock —100 Best Cites for Youth
Weed Lot Committee Update
Proclamation — United Negro College Fund (February 6, 2007) - Deferred
Mayor Stodola called for the reading of the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 3.
Consent Agenda: Items 1 - 15
1. MOTION - Z- 4411 -F - To set the date of public hearing for February 20, 2007, to appeal
the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for the southeast
corner of Cantrell Road and Pleasant Ridge Road from PCD to Revised PCD to allow the
western -most drive located along Cantrell Road to become a full service intersection. Planning
Commission: 0 ayes, 8 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is
appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for
the site from PCD to Revised PCD to allow the western -most drive located along Cantrell
Road to become a full service intersection.
2. MOTION - Z- 7917 -A - To set the date of public hearing for March 20, 2007, to appeal the
Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for Verizon Revised
Short -Form PCD, located at 12018 Chenal Parkway, from PCD to Revised PCD to allow the
placement of a sign along the western fagade of the building. Planning Commission: 2 ayes, 6
nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: To appeal the Planning Commission's
recommendation of denial for a rezoning request for Verizon Revised Short -Form PCD,
located at 12018 Chenal Parkway, from PCD to Revised PCD to allow the placement of a
sign along the western faVade of the building.
3. MOTION - Z -7980 - To set the date of public hearing for February 20, 2007, on an appeal
of the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Entergy Utility
Substation to be constructed on the R -2 zoned property located at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road.
Planning Commission: 9 ayes, I nay, 1 recusal. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional
Use Permit; denial of the appeal. Synopsis: A record objector is appealing the Planning
Commission's denial for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Entergy, Inc. to construct a
utility substation on the R -2 zoned property located at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road.
4. RESOLUTION 12,424 - G -23 -374 - To set the date of public hearing for February 20, 2007,
to abandon a ten (10) foot wide alley right -of -way located within Block 24, Cox's Subdivision of
Taylor and Bodeman Addition; located at 1624 South Cleveland Street. Planning Commission:
8 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Changing Channels
International Ministries Church, owner of the property located at 1624 South Cleveland Street, is
requesting the abandonment of a ten (10) foot wide alley right -of -way that runs north to south
through the church property. No easements are to be retained.
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5. RESOLUTION 12,425 - G -23 -372 — To set the date of public hearing for February 20,
2007, to abandon the forty (40) foot wide East Crestwood Drive right -of -way located between
Lots 18 and 19, Prospect Terrace Addition (Approximately forty (40) feet by one hundred
(100) feet). Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The adjacent property owners request to abandon the forty (40) foot wide East Crestwood
Drive right -of -way located between Lot 18 and 19, Prospect Terrace Addition
(approximately forty (40) feet by one hundred (100) feet).
6. RESOLUTION 12,426 - G -23 -373 — To set the date of public hearing for February 20,
2007, on a request to abandon the west fifteen (15) feet of the Polk Street right -of -way fifteen
(15) feet by one hundred forty (140) feet, located adjacent to Lot 14, Blocks 8, Newton's
Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owners request to abandon the
west fifteen (15) feet of the Polk Street right -of -way fifteen (15) feet by one hundred forty
(140) feet located adjacent to Lot 14, Block 8, Newton's Addition to the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas.
7. RESOLUTION 12,427 - To authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to the
Midtown Redevelopment Consultant Agreement to provide for additional services and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: An amendment to the
Redevelopment Consultant Agreement for the Midtown Redevelopment District Number 1
is needed to authorize additional services to effect the creation of an economically feasible
redevelopment plan for the district.
8. RESOLUTION 12,428 - To appoint the Rose Law Firm as bond counsel for the proposed
2007 Capital Equipment Short-Term Financing Project and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The City will need bond counsel to affect the 2007 short -
term financing of its capital expenditures.
9. RESOLUTION 12,429 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas
Development Finance Authority for the Ives Homes Redevelopment Project, located at 2800
South Cumberland Street in south Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The Little Rock Housing Authority proposes to demolish the one hundred (100)
severely deteriorated units on approximately fifteen (15) acres of property. The site is the
former Amelia B. Ives Homes Public Housing units located at 2800 South Cumberland
Street in south Little Rock, Arkansas. The redevelopment project will consist of
construction of one hundred and eighteen (118) affordable rental units consisting of tax
credit, market rate and either site -based Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or traditional
public housing units. The developer for the project is McCormack Baron Salazar.
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10. RESOLUTION 12,430 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas
Development Finance Authority for Arbor Cove Apartment Redevelopment, located at Geyer
Springs Road and Arbor Cove, Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
R. L. Jones Construction proposes to apply for Arkansas Redevelopment Finance
Authority (ADFA) funds to renovate Arbor Cove Apartments at Geyer Springs Road and
Arbor Cove. Renovation of the thirty -seven (37) unit complex will include interior and
exterior painting, replacement of carpet and exterior doors. Site work will include
replacing and upgrading the parking lot and additional landscaping. None of the existing
tenants will be displaced.
11. RESOLUTION 12,431 - To authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the Arkansas
Development Finance Authority for Hometown at Mabelvale Pike, located the southeast corner
of Mabelvale Pike and North Chicot Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Integrated Real Estate Group proposes to apply for Arkansas
Development Finance Authority (ADFA) funds to develop the southeast corner of
Mabelvale Pike and North Chicot Road. The development will be exclusively restricted to
elderly tenants and will consist of three (3) phases totaling one hundred and forty eight
(148) units upon completion. One (1) story, four (4) unit buildings, will be constructed
along with a club house and other amenities including a walking trail, gazebo, swimming
pool and putting green, etc.
12. RESOLUTION 12,432 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
CASCO to provide protective clothing turnout coat and pants for uniformed fire personnel. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In order to provide the best protection possible to
uniformed personnel during the act of fighting fire and rescue, this contract for protective
clothing will be good for six (6) months and may be extended for another six (6) months.
It is estimated that $50,000 will be expended during the life of the contract.
13. RESOLUTION 12,433 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Glover's Truck Parts and Equipment for the purchase of seven (7), twenty -eight (28) cubic
yard side load refuse trucks in the purchase amount of $1,320,823. Synopsis: Approval of a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover's Truck Parts
and Equipment for the purchase of seven (7), twenty -eight (28) cubic yard side load refuse
trucks in the purchase amount of $1,320,823.
14. RESOLUTION 12,434 - To appoint a successor Commissioner for the Quapaw Central
Business Improvement District Number 5 of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Board of Commissioners of the Quapaw Central Business
Improvement District Number 5 of Little Rock, Arkansas, has advised the City that a vacancy
exists on the Board of Commissioners and has recommended the appointment of Mark Leverett
to fill the vacancy.
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15. RESOLUTION 12,435 - To authorize the City Manager to approve a contract for a one (1)
time purchase order to Oklahoma Police Supply, Inc. for the purchase of police ammunition for
2007 in the amount of 454,617.96. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock
Police Department is requesting approval to award a one (1) time purchase order to
Oklahoma Police Supply, Inc. for the purchase of police ammunition for 2007.
The Consent Agenda was read, including Items M -1 and M -2, and excluding Item 3.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Director Hurst recused on Item 5. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
the Consent Agenda (Items 1, 2, 4 -15, Ml, and M2), was adopted.
Item 3 which was held separately was read by Mayor Stodola. The subdivision minutes are
attached as "Attachment A." Randy Satterfield, Francis Jamell, and Rena Upperman spoke in
opposition of the item. Major points of contention were the placing of an industrial site in a
residential area, some procedural issues related to the Zoning Code, and a property line dispute.
3. MOTION - Z -7980 - To set the date of public hearing for February 20, 2007, on an appeal
of the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Entergy Utility
Substation to be constructed on the R -2 zoned property located at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road.
Planning Commission: 9 ayes, I nay, I recusal. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional
Use Permit; denial of the appeal. Synopsis: A record objector is appealing the Planning
Commission's denial for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Entergy, Inc. to construct a
utility substation on the R -2 zoned property located at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road.
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Kumpuris, made the motion to adopt Item 3. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present Item 3 was adopted.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor recognized the representatives from the Audubon Society to give a brief presentation
in regard to Item M -3, which was deferred for two weeks earlier in the meeting. Ken Smith
(Arkansas Director of Audubon), Anna Riggs (Audubon Board Chair), Robert Shults, and
Tom Fennell, spoke in favor of expediting the City's consideration of this item, stating that it
would put a strain on their ability to utilize the property, if the City took to long to take action.
They also reminded the City that the project would be a great opportunity for the Granite
Mountain area, Fourche Creek, and the State of Arkansas. Director Kumpuris spoke in favor of
the project, but expressed his concerns about making the most financially sound decision for the
City.
Speaker: George Irvin
Topic: War Memorial Golf Course
Speaker: Luke Skrabble
Topic: Issues in Little Rock to include public trust, governance recommendations,
accountability, and leadership.
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Speaker: Jane Harrison
Topic: Thanked the City for the efforts they have made to clean up the area and
requested that more be done to help reduce the burglaries in the area.
SEPARATE ITEMS - GROUP I: ITEMS 16 - 21
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hendrix, made the motion to defer Items 17 — 20
for two weeks.
There was some discussion about which items Director Richardson was required to recuse from
discussion and voting. It was determined that he could not vote on Items 17, 18, and 19.
Director Richardson left the room and the Board discussed Director Adcock's motion to defer
the items. Director Adcock stated that she was concerned that all of her questions from the
previous week had not been answered. She expressed a desire to have information that measured
the outcome and success of the programs that had been funded over the years. She also indicated
her disappointment in the lack of partnership with the Little Rock School District for after school
programs. Director Hendrix concurred with Director Adcock and added that she also had
questions that had not been answered and asked how long it would be before funds were
disbursed to the approved organizations. She expressed support for the two week deferral.
Director Keck requested that the Board move forward with the items before them and that a
study be done to address all of Director Adcock's concerns. Director Hurst asked about the time
frame for the grant process. Dorothy Nayles, Director of Community Programs, gave a
presentation on the process and stood for questions from the Board.
Director Hendrix withdrew her second.
Director Kumpuris asked what steps would be taken if the Board did not take action on the items
tonight; he also asked Director Wyrick to give her thoughts on the process. Director Wyrick
indicated that she had not been a part of the process because it is done by volunteers, but she
indicated that she would like to move forward with the items before the Board. She also
indicated that she looked forward to reviewing the Manager's study on the process and the
success of the programs that have received funds in the past. Director Wright also indicated a
desire to move forward on the items.
Director Adcock asked Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, about corrective action for entities that
have failed to meet the contract requirements. The City Attorney and Community Programs
Director answered the questions.
The City Clerk read Items 17, 18, and 19. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Keck, made the
motion to adopt Item 17, 18, and 19. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present
Items 17, 18, and 19 were adopted. Director Adcock voted no, Director Richardson
recused.
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17. RESOLUTION 12,437 - To enter into contracts with agencies to provide targeted
neighborhood Youth Initiative Programs (YIP) to Little Rock youth, ages 13 -18 in the amount
of $570,003. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The agencies are as follows: Central
Neighborhood: St. John Unto Others (Male) - $58,358; Midtown Neighborhood: BCD —
Black Community Developers (Male) - $59,995; BCD — Black Community Developers
(Female) - $59,999; Southwest Neighborhood: Greater Second Care (Female) - $51,042;
Step Up Support Center (Male - $56,816; Step Up Support Center (Female) - $56,538;
Promiseland Ministries (Hispanic Male) - $53,968; Little Rock Boys & Girls Club —
Whetstone - $59,415; West Neighborhood: Hunter United Methodist Church (Male) -
$56,686; Hunter United Methodist Church (Female) - $57,186.
18. RESOLUTION 12,438 - To enter into contracts with agencies to provide targeted
neighborhood based After School/Out of School Time Programs to Little Rock youth, ages 6-
17, in the amount of $673,567. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into contracts
with seven (7) organizations to provide targeted neighborhood based, After School/Out of
School Time Programs to Little Rock youth, ages 6 -17. The agencies are as follows:
Central Neighborhood: Women's Council on African American Affairs - $58,244; Love
Letters to the Universal Sound - $54,670; East Neighborhood: Pulaski County Juvenile
Services - $55,170; Midtown Neighborhood: Faithcare/Inner City Futurenet (Ages 6 -11) -
$52,561; Faithcare/InnerCity Futurenet (Ages 12 -17) - $51,035; Little Rock Boys /Girls
Clubs — Mitchell - $58,715; Southwest Neighborhood: Promiseland Ministries - $53,140;
Pulaski County Juvenile Services - $58,887; In His Image Youth Development Center -
$55,000; Little Rock Boys /Girls Club — Whetstone - $58,715; West Neighborhood: Little
Rock Boys /Girls Clubs — Penick (Ages 6 -11) - $58,715; Little Rock Boys /Girls Clubs —
Penick (Ages 12 -17) - $58,715.
19. RESOLUTION 12,439 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with New
Futures for Youth to provide technical assistance, youth employability, gang intervention,
monitoring, and research services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To enter into a contract with New Futures for Youth for technical assistance,
youth employability, gang intervention, monitoring and research services. The contract is
not to exceed $220,000.
The Mayor spoke collectively for the Board by saying that the Board was going to become more
aggressive about how they spend the City's money. He state that there would be s a study of the
methodology of disbursing the funds and the success of the programs. He stated the
organizations that have received funds in the past should not be rely on them or take them as a
granted or given for next year. Director Fortston requested that the information the Directors
Adcock and Hendrix requested concerning outcomes be shared with the entire Board.
The City Clerk read Items 16, 20, and 21. Vice Mayor Hurst, seconded by Director Keck, made
the motion to adopt Item 16, 20, and 21. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members
present Items 16, 20, and 21 were adopted.
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16. RESOLUTION 12,436 - To enter into contract with The Center of Healing and Hope to
provide Community Based Domestic Violence programs and services in the amount of $40,003
to Little Rock residents. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To enter into contract with
one (1) organization to provide Community Based Domestic Violence Programs and
services to Little Rock residents.
20. RESOLUTION 12,440 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with two
(2) organizations to provide pre and post treatment Neighborhood Support Center Services to
Little Rock residents ages eighteen (18) and over; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: To enter into contracts with two (2) organizations to provide
Neighborhood Supportive Services to Little Rock residents ages eighteen (18) and up.
Organizations: Southwest and East Neighborhoods - Step Up Support Center - $169,716;
Central, Midtown and West Neighborhoods - BCD -Black Community Developers -
$174,964.
21. RESOLUTION 12,441 - To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to provide outpatient adolescent substance abuse
treatment services; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: To enter
into contract with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for Outpatient
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Services in an amount not to exceed $198,216.
Director Kumpuris recognized former Director Paul Kelly for steering the Board in this direction
ten (10) years ago. After the vote the Mayor recognized former Director Mr. Kelly, who
commended the City for continuing the process of investing in youth. He stated that juvenile
crime has stayed at the same rate while adult crime has risen; he reminded the Board that this has
been accomplished with the same $ 3.2 million as the program started with. He indicated that he
was uncomfortable with the City having to take the lowest bidder instead of the best qualified
service provider.
Director Cazort concurred with former Director Kelly and asked the City Attorney questions
regarding why the City puts out RFP's instead of RFQ's. The City Attorney addressed the issues
and indicated that the process should be amended.
Reverend William Robinson, Mary Paal, Carolyn Hobbs, Ruth Nash, Harriett Martin expressed
comments and concerns about the issues brought forward during the discussion of Items 16 — 21.
The Board recessed for a 10 minute break. Mayor Stodola reconvened the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Director Wyrick, seconded by Director Keck, made a motion to hold Item 27 separate. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present Item 27 was held separate.
The grouped Items; (Items 22 — 28; excluding Item 27) were read the first time.
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22. ORDINANCE 19,687 - Z- 7723 -B — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Commercial District titled Treadway's Revised Short -Form PCD, located at
1115 Jefferson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to revise the previously
approved PCD for the church located on Lot 211 to eliminate the proposed on -site parking.
There are no changes proposed for Lot 1R, which will maintain the previously approved C-
3 uses as allowable uses.
23. ORDINANCE 19,688 - Z -7870 - Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled King Mills Estates Long -Form PCD located
at 23724 Highway 10 in Pulaski County, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant proposes to rezone the existing King's
One Stop properties from C -3 General Commercial to PCD to allow C -3 uses and to add
sales of automobiles and portable buildings, a landscape nursery and limited outdoor
storage of farm supplies; all specifically defined use areas.
24. ORDINANCE 19,689 - Z -8144 - Reclassifying property located at 2800 Cumberland
Street in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, from R -3 to MF -24 and 0-1; amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the
15.178 acre property located at 2800 Cumberland Street (west side of Cumberland Street,
three hundred (300) feet south of East Roosevelt Road), is requesting to rezone 14.48 acres
from R -4, Two Family District to 0-1, Quiet Office District.
25. ORDINANCE 19,690 - Z- 6994 -A — Reclassifying property located at the northeast corner
of West 10th and Woodrow Streets, and the northeast corner of West 10th and Appianway
Streets, from R -3 and I -2 to PR, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The City of Little Rock, owner of the 0.79 acre property located at the
northeast corner of West 10th and Woodrow Streets and the 0.30 acre property at the
northeast corner of West 10th and Appianway Streets, is requesting to rezone the property
from R -3, Single Family District and I -2, Light Industrial District to PR, Park and
Recreation District.
26. ORDINANCE 19,691 - Z -8141 — Reclassifying property located at 11701 West 36th Street
from R -2 to 0-3, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes, 0 nays. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 2.04 acre property located at 11701 West 36th Street is
requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R -2, Single Family District to 0-3, General
Office District.
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28. ORDINANCE 19,693 - To designate event lighting and sound services as a one (1) time
professional service pursuant to authority granted in Arkansas Code Ann. 19 -11 -802; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance would designate event
lighting, stage, and sound services as a one (1) time professional service which would allow
the City to select the most qualified company rather than the low -bid for lighting, stage and
sound services in conjunction with the special events planned for the 50th Anniversary of
the integration of Central High School.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being
two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the second time.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinances on third and final reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the third
time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number,
Items 22 — 26, and 28 were adopted.
Mayor Stodola read Item 27, which was held separately.
27. ORDINANCE 19,692 - To authorize the City Manager to approve a contract with
Interface /Sonitrol Security Systems (sole source provider) for a purchase order to upgrade the
entrance security equipment for the Police Department facilities and to upgrade the Office of
Information Technology security to the same system, in the amount of $58,125. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Police Department is requesting approval
to award a purchase order to the Interface /Sonitrol Security Systems for upgrades to the
entrance security equipment for the Police Department facilities and the Office of
Information Technology to the same system.
Director Cazort, seconded by Director Fortson, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being
two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on third and final reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, Item 27
was adopted.
SEPARATE ITEMS — GROUP II
29. ORDINANCE 19,694 - Z- 7603 -C — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled 14910 Cantrell Road Short-Form PCD located
at 14910 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes, 4 nays, I absent. Staff
recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R -2
to PCD to allow the creation of a two (2) lot plat and the development of the site with two
(2) commercial buildings utilizing selected C -3 uses as allowable uses.
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Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance (Item 29) on first reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read. Director Adcock, seconded by Director
Keck, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were
suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director
Keck, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third and final reading.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance were read the third time.
Tony Bozynski, Planning Director, gave a brief presentation and answered questions from the
Board on Item 27; including the history of the application and the latest amendments. Steve
Haralson, Public Works Director, answered questions about traffic production in the area.
Pat McGetrick, representing of the applicant, spoke in favor of Item 29. He stated that the
application had been revised to reflect a change in square footage and type of the restaurants and
the hours of operation were reduced. He stated that the project, viewed as a whole, had a 50150
split of office and commercial use. Ernie Peters reported on and answered questions from the
Board regarding his traffic study at the development site.
Ruth Bell (League of Women Voters), Celia Martin (Westchester Neighborhood), Michael Saar
(President of Westchester /Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association), Mary Dornhoffer (Coalition
of West Little Rock Neighborhoods) spoke in opposition of Item 27. Major points of contention
included that the development did not comply with the Land Use Plan or Corridor Plan; and that
it might contribute to others seeking the same type of zoning changes. Gene Martin and Amanda
Saar were also present, but did not speak, were in opposition of Item 29.
A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Cazort, Keck, Wyrick, Kumpuris,
Fortson, and Hendrix voted yes. Directors Wright, Adcock, Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted no.
Director Richardson was absent. Item 29 was adopted.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing for Item 30 at 9:15 PM. There were no speakers
present in support or opposition of this item, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
30. PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE 19,695 - To establish and lay off the City of Little
Rock Municipal Property Owners Multi- Purpose Improvement District Number 2007 -301;
Valley Oaks Court Addition, declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance (Item 30) on first reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read. Director
Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in
number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the second time.
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Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the
ordinance on third and final reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. -
By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, Items 30
was passed. The emergency clause was passed was passed in a separate vote.
31. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION - Deferred - To make appointments to various
City of Little Rock, Arkansas Boards and Commissions.
The Mayor recognized Don Darnell to speak in regard to his pending reappointment on the
Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission.
Director Kumpuris, on behalf of Director Richardson who had to leave early, seconded by
Director Hendrix, made a motion to defer Item 31 to a reconvened meeting on February 13,
2007. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, Item 31 was deferred.
Director Kumpuris gave a brief update on the Rock Island Bridge. Director Adcock asked the
City Manager for an update on the Regional Detention Center. The City Manager reported that
he would have a presentation in the beginning of March.
Director Keck, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to recess the meeting. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, the meeting was recessed at 9:30 PM. A
reconvened meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2007.
ATTEST:
Nan y Wood, M
City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Mark Stodola
Mayor
Attachment "A"
FILE NO.: Z -7980
NAME: Entergy Substation — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 14250 Colonel Glenn Road
OWNER /APPLICANT: Minton, LLC /Entergy Arkansas by Bill Stephens
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
construction of an Entergy Utility Substation on this
R -2 zoned tract.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The site is located south of Colonel Glenn Road, west of its intersection
with Cooper Orbit Road. The site is off of the road, approximately midway
between Colonel Glenn Road and Lawson Road. The property is outside
of the city limits but within the City's Extraterritorial jurisdiction.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The area is rural in nature and contains single family residences and
farms on larger tracts of property. Much of the overall area around the site
is undeveloped. The proposed substation is to be located adjacent to a
11 5K electrical transmission line that crosses the property. The nearest
residence appears to be located some 400± feet northeast of the site.
The other residences in the area are located farther away. It is possible
that the substation may be visible from one or two residences. It appears
that the substation is located where it will have minimal visual impact on a
small number of nearby properties.
All owners of properties located within 300 feet of the site and all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified were notified of this item. A drop -in
open house was hosted by Entergy on March 20, 2006. There were
prominently displayed articles about the proposal in the March 10, 2006
and March 15, 2006 issues of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site will be via a driveway located within a 25 -foot wide
access easement off of Colonel Glenn Road. The road will consist of
packed gravel. It will be paved from Colonel Glenn Road to the first
entrance gate. A parking pad will be located on the north end of the
substation, at the entry road and gates.
Attachment "A"
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer
ordinance requirements.
Due to the residentially zoned property around the site's entire perimeter,
an undisturbed buffer area is required. Along the northern and southern
boundaries, 21 foot of undisturbed area is required. Along the eastern
and western perimeters of the site, 24 foot of undisturbed area is required.
In addition to the undisturbed buffer area, screening is required. This
screening is to be a six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden
fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen
plantings.
An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required.
Prior to a building permit being issued, it will be necessary to provide an
approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered
Landscape Architect.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when properly preserving trees of six (6) inch
caliper or larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
principal arterial. Dedication of right -of -way to 55 feet from centerline
will be required.
2. Show the limits of the floodway on the proposed plat. Per FEMA
regulations, no fill or building construction is permitted in the floodway.
3. Proposed alterations of floodway require flood map revisions or a no
rise certification. Obtain conditional approval from Pulaski County and
the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
4. The minimum finish floor elevation above the 100 year flood elevation,
as established by Pulaski County is required to be shown on plat.
Plans indicate a base flood elevation of 355 feet. All supporting
mechanical and electrical equipment must be constructed to the base
flood elevation or higher.
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FILE NO.: Z -7980 (Cont.)
6. Utilities and Fire Department /County Planning:
Wastewater: Outside service boundary, no comment.
Entergy: No comments received.
Reliant: No comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No comments received.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Outside of Little Rock City Limits. Provide statement
from local volunteer fire department indicating approval and ability to
provide service. Install fire hydrants per code. Contact LRFD Fire
Marshal at 918 -3710.
County Planning: The applicant must apply for and receive a Floodplain
development permit from Pulaski County. Please address the
necessity of locating the proposed substation at this specific location.
CATA: The site is not located on or near a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 22, 2006)
The applicant and two representatives of Entergy were present. Staff presented
the item and noted additional information was needed on the proposal. Staff
asked the applicant to provide a detailed description of the proposed substation.
The applicant was advised to locate the substation on the survey so that
setbacks could be determined. Staff asked that proposed fencing and site
lighting be located and described. It was noted that the proposed access drive
would need to be paved. Staff asked the applicant to provide a detailed
explanation of why this site was chosen; what engineering criteria were used to
determine that this is the sole site that will accommodate Entergy's needs;
whether another site would work that would be less intrusive on neighboring
residential properties. Staff asked that the applicant provide an explanation of
possible effects on neighboring residents from electrical current and what noise
would be provided by the substation. Staff asked the applicant to explain what
measures would be taken to protect the adjacent gas transmission line.
Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were discussed. It was noted
that the property was in the floodplain and any development would have to
comply with regulations covering development in the floodplain. Screening and
buffer requirements were explained. Ashley Pope, Director of Planning for
Pulaski County, asked the applicant to address the necessity of locating the
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FILE NO.: Z -7980 (Cont.)
substation at this site. She also noted the requirement of obtaining a floodplain
development permit.
During the discussion, it was determined that an illegal subdivision of the
property had occurred and that Entergy was proposing to purchase the proposed
4+ acre tract. Staff stated a plat needed to be filed to address both actions. The
applicants determined they would defer the C.U.P. and file the plat.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Entergy Arkansas, Inc. is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow
for construction of an electrical substation on this R -2 zoned property. An
associated preliminary plat has been filed to subdivide a 7.8 acre tract into three
(3) lots (S -1518, Colonel Glenn Preliminary Plat). The substation is to be located
on proposed Lot 3. The property is located outside of the city limits but within the
City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The surrounding area is rural in nature with a
scattering of residential properties and farms. The substation is proposed to be
located in an open field midway between Colonel Glenn Road and Lawson Road,
adjacent to an existing 11 5k transmission line.
The proposed site is for a nominal 230 feet by 174 feet fenced area. The
substation graded and graveled berm (pad) will extend outside the fenced area
approximately 5 feet (all round) and there is proposed parking area on the north
end of the station at the entrance road and gates. The substation 11 5k high
voltage dead -end structure top will be approximately 60 feet above existing /initial
site grade (which includes a nominal 57 feet tall structure). The shield -wire
height is projected to be at 60 feet and the conductor height is projected to be
45 feet above the initial site graded. Two to six individual 90 feet tall steel poles
may be needed for Lightning protection (the number will depend on a lightning
protection and shielding study that will be done once the final design is
completed). Low voltage structures will be less than a nominal 35 feet above
initial grade.
The existing Transmission Line Poles, conductor, and shield -wire heights are as
follows:
Structure 29 is a three wood pole structure consisting of two 80 foot poles
plus one 75 foot pole. The transmission line conductor is approximately
51 feet above grade and the transmission shield -wire conductor is
approximately 69 feet above grade.
Structure 30 is a two wood pole structure consisting of two 65 foot poles.
The transmission line conductor is approximately 45 feet above grade and
the transmission shield -wire conductor is approximately 55 feet above
grade.
Attachment "A"
FILE NO.: Z -7980 (Cont.)
To satisfy neighborhood concerns, normal service night (dark -sky) lighting that
point down would be installed for security purposes. Flood lighting will be
installed which will only be turned on and used for emergency and worker safety
lighting when necessary.
It is proposed that the drive be paved from Colonel Glenn to the first entrance
gate. A waiver will be requested for the remainder of the road. The road will
consist of packed gravel built above the 100 year flood plain.
The area located west of 1 -430 and along Colonel Glenn and Lawson Road is
developing rapidly with commercial and residential electrical loads. Electrical
loads in this area are estimated to expand by 20 to 25 MVA (which represents
80% electric load growth) within 3 to 5 years. Due to westward expansion and
the large load growth expected in the area a substation is needed west of the
1 -430 and Colonel Glenn intersection.
The existing substation serving this area is 3 miles to the east of Colonel Glenn
and 1 -430 and is nearing its capacity. Construction of a new substation in the
Colonel Glenn and Lawson Roads area will alleviate the expected overloading at
existing substations and allow for better reliability of service. Commercial and
residential electrical load growth west of 1 -430 would be accommodated for many
years. Service liability would be vastly improved with extended electrical outages
being all but eliminated for 1 st contingencies on the distribution system for the
areas west of the 1- 430 /Colonel Glenn corridor.
Due to increasing and rapid development in the area, adequate and sufficient
parcels of land suitable for an electrical substation in the vicinity of existing
11 5k transmission facilities is limited. The preferred substation site is directly
under the existing Transmission line, and in between (about 800 feet) the two
Distribution feeder lines presently serving the area. This location would have the
least amount of added electrical lines of all the options considered, which makes
it the most reliable and cost effective solution. It also has the lowest
environmental impact due to the minimal tree clearing required.
The Quarry site is 4200 feet to the west of the existing Transmission line and an
additional 1500 feet to the Colonel Glenn Distribution feeder. The additional mile
of Transmission and Distribution lines makes this option less reliable, more
costly, and has a much more negative environmental impact than the preferred
site. This site would likely require condemnation proceedings based on
statements from landowners that Entergy could not cut any trees on their
property.
Also, Arkansas Public Service Commission (Commission) standards have been
established by the Commission in specific cases over the years. Regarding filing
of proposed facilities, the Commission will inquire into the general reasonableness
of the propose project. The Commission will consider evidence of the aesthetic
and environmental impact of the project and its impact on other property uses.
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The Commission will also consider the possible consequences to public health and
safety. Finally the Commission must determine whether the utility has established
a need for the facility and has made the most economic and prudent decision.
As to the issue of EMF (Electric and Magnetic Fields), Entergy states it should be
noted that there is no scientific proof that there is an effect on humans from EMF
and thus there are no regulations regarding allowed levels. Due to this lack of
guidelines, Entergy works to minimize the EMF from their facilities whenever
practicable. With the proposed substation site under the existing transmission
line, the only measurable increase in EMF would come from any additional lines
that would be required. The EMF from these distribution lines would be the same
as from any other line not near a substation. If the new substation were
constructed in a site not under the current transmission lines then there would be
an increase in EMF from the new transmission lines that would be required —
thus, on the proposed site, minimal to no measurable increase.
Entergy's primary transformer supplier advises that Entergy's present
transformer specifications require inherently low noise transform units.
If someone is going to be at least 300 feet, they will experience transformer
sounds not much louder than a library and quieter than a "quiet Office"
environment. Sound levels fall off with distance traveled. In general, transformer
noise will not be noticeable, if audible, above ambient noise at the substation
fence line and cannot be heard at all at a distance of 300 feet.
In response to staff's questions about the proximity of a gas line, Centerpoint
has visited the site and states that the DL — 38 gas line is buried approximately
5 ft. below ground. The line flows gas north across Colonel Glenn Road to its
regulator station. This is not a disconnection point for gas flow in a contingency
event. Initial feedback is that Centerpoint does not believe the substation poses
a problem provided Entergy does not impede across to its line (concrete pad
over the main). Entergy's design of the substation layout will not violate
Centerpoint's easement or pipeline integrity.
The site is outside of the Little Rock city Limits. A joint meeting was held with the
Little Rock Fire Chief Kerr, Assistant Chief Larry Tyner, Crystal Valley Fire
District #24 Chief Gary Boyle, Andy Traffenstedt, Deputy Director Pulaski County
Office of Emergency Management and Bill Muehsam — Emergency Response
Manager, Pulaski County Office of Emergency Management. Based on
negotiations with the Arkansas State Emergency Response Commission, the
Commission decided to exempt reporting of dielectric fluids contained within
oil- filled electrical equipment from the Emergency Planning and Community
Right -to -Know Act Tier II reporting. The basis for this decision was largely due to
the fact that any emergency response action on the part of municipal or volunteer
fire departments would be at the direction of Entergy electrical workers.
Entergy's management strategy relies upon early detection of abnormal
operating conditions in a substation that could be indicative of an oil release,
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FILE NO.: Z -7980 (Cont.
ready availability of absorbents and other materials or tools for initial containment
of the oil spill by electrical workers, and rapid mobilization of spill response
contractors to the site to complete contaminant removal and restoration. As with
catastrophic fires in substations, catastrophic releases of dielectric fluid from
substation equipment that impact waterways are rare. A question was posed by
Pulaski County OEM representatives as to the likelihood of an oil discharge
impacting adjacent residences. Due to the proposed location being within the
flood plain and lower in elevation than the houses in the area, such a scenario
would be unlikely.
Entergy will provide copies of substation safety awareness video for emergency
responders training and arrange for periodic electrical safety /refresher training to
the Volunteer Fire District. Entergy will also host officials of the Crystal Fire
District, Little Rock Fire Department and Pulaski County Department of
Emergency Services to tour the Entergy Distribution and Transmission
Operations Centers in Little Rock to provide a better understanding of how
Entergy handles electrical outages and /or catastrophic electrical events.
Included in this tour will be detailed discussion of procedures on how Entergy
de- energizes transmission and distribution lines entering /leaving a substation
plus explanation of the 24/7 monitoring equipment installed in the substation.
Entergy can de- energize a substation within 5 to 7 cycles (60 cycles in a
second).
Entergy's Environmental Management group has offered to conduct briefings to
the Crystal Fire District and other interested emergency response personnel to
communicate the potential environmental issues associated with dielectric fluid
releases. These briefings will describe how pre - positioning of Haz -Mat materials
by Entergy reduces response time to releases and the chances for runoff from
any spill that might occur.
Entergy has met with Pulaski County's Director of Planning and Development. It
is understood that Entergy is required to submit details showing that the
substation will be built above the flood plain to obtain the necessary construction
permit. The substation pad will be one to one and one -half feet above the
100 year flood plain. Electrical equipment will bean additional 3 to 4 higher.
Staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal. Within the past decade, the
intensity of development west of 1 -430 has increased substantially. That growth
is now expanding to encompass the broader Colonel Glenn corridor. New
commercial development is occurring along the southern 1 -430, Colonel Glenn
and Stagecoach Road corridors. Several new residential developments have
been approved in the area south of David O Dodd, west of 1 -430. The Cooper
Communities development on Crystal Valley Rod and Lochridge Estates on
Marsh Road and Colonel Glenn each contain over 200 lots. It is estimated that
somewhere near 1,000 new residential lots have been approved in the area. As
this area becomes more densely developed, the need arises for enhanced
support infrastructure, including utility service. This proposed substation is to be
located underneath an existing high - voltage transmission line. The site is
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relatively well isolated from surrounding development. The applicant submitted
responses to questions raised by staff, as reflected in the analysis above.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the
comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff
report.
STAFF UPDATE:
On December 22, 2005, at the Subdivision Committee meeting, the applicant
requested deferral of the C.U.P. to coincide with a preliminary plat application
that is necessary to address the issue of subdividing the property. On January 9,
2006, the applicant requested deferral of the item to the May 11, 2006 agenda.
Staff recommends deferring the item.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 19, 2006)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed
the Commission that the applicant had requested deferral of the item to the
May 11, 2006 meeting. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for deferral to the
May 11, 2006 Agenda. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2006)
The applicants were present. There were several objectors present. Sixteen
persons submitted registration cards in opposition. Many letters of opposition
and other items of information had been submitted to staff and forwarded to the
Commission. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval,
subject to compliance with the conditions noted in the "Staff Recommendation"
above.
James Jones, of Entergy, spoke on behalf of the application. He cited the new
development in the area as prompting the need for the substation. He stated it
had been 26 years since a new substation had been built in the Little Rock area.
Mr. Jones stated the substation that currently served this area was operating at
capacity. He stated Entergy had identified 5 potential locations. Mr. Jones
described a feasibility study, which had been done of the 5 sites with this site
being chosen as the best. He referred to a written report, which had been
distributed to the Commissioners when speaking of the reasons why this site was
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chosen. Mr. Jones cited the lack of clear- cutting, reduced cost in transmission
-- - lines, the property being for sale, better distribution routes, good access and the
overall reduced cost to Entergy customers.
Stephen Giles, attorney representing the objectors, stating adding a substation to
the site was adding a new use that was not compatible with the area. He stated
a substation was an industrial use. He asked those present who were in
opposition to stand. Approximately 20 persons stood. Mr. Giles referred to
letters of opposition from area property owners and a letter from an appraiser
stating the substation would have a negative impact on property values.
Mr. Giles stated the ordinance required conditional uses to be compatible with
uses in the area. He stated the area residents were asking for protection under
the City's extraterritorial zoning. He concluded by stating there was also a
property line dispute.
Sue Ann Stephens, of 14075 Colonel Glenn Road, spoke in opposition. She
played a tape of noise she had recorded at the Entergy substation on Vimy Ridge
Road. Ms. Stephens voiced concerns about access, fire, gas lines and flooding.
She stated there were other sites that were better suited, specifically an inactive
quarry site on Lawson Road. Ms. Stephens stated the substation was an
industrial structure that was dangerous in nature and hideous in appearance.
Roy Jolley, of 14300 Colonel Glenn Road, spoke in opposition. He described the
beauty of the valley. He stated the substation would be located in a bowl and all
those around would be looking at it. Mr. Jolley stated there would be light
pollution and noise pollution. He stated he had seen this area flood and he
surmised this development would increase flooding in the area. He referred to a
letter from a realtor in which he predicted the substation would decrease
surrounding property values by 50 %. Mr. Jolley voiced concern about fire danger
and noted the local volunteer fire department did not support the development.
He referred to the number of neighbors in opposition and noted the quarry site
was only 7/10 of a mile down the road. Mr. Jolley stated there would be a
negative environmental impact.
Carolyn Jolley, of 14300 Colonel Glenn Road, spoke in opposition and stated
there had not been enough time for opposition.
Stephen Giles showed a power point presentation with photographs of the area,
flooding, the Vimy Ridge Substation, traffic on Colonel Glenn Road and the
quarry site.
James Jones responded that there were 53 substations in the Little Rock area
and 490 in Arkansas. He stated several were located in floodplain areas.
Mr. Jones stated the flood photographs shown by the opponents were of the
property on the opposite site of the creek from the proposed substation site. He
addressed the issue of a possible fire at the site by stating the substation could
be de- energized within seconds. He stated surrounding properties would be
protected and the fire department and Entergy personnel would respond in an
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emergency. Mr. Jones stated substations do not necessarily devalue properties.
He stated there would be no noise beyond 200 feet away from the substation.
He stated Entergy had looked at the quarry site but had determined it would add
3 million dollars to the cost and would involve clear- cutting an 80 -foot by 1 -mile
path for a new transmission line.
In response to questions from Commissioner Laha, Mr. Jones stated both this
site and the Vimy Ridge site were 115 KVA, the added cost of locating at the
quarry site would be borne by rate payers, the substation would be low- lighted
with flood lights used only when needed for work at the site and the site did need
to be filled.
In response to questions from Commissioner Yates, Mr. Jones stated access
over the creek had not yet been designed but would be designed to comply with
regulations and Entergy and the fire department would respond to any
emergency at the site.
In response to questions from Commissioner Meyer, Jim Lovell of Entergy
discussed the various types of transmission and distribution lines.
Commissioner Taylor asked, of the 490 substations in Arkansas, how many per
year have explosions or fires. Mr. Jones responded there had been only two
since 1990. In response to additional questions, Mr. Jones stated there would be
only ambient noise at 200 feet from the substation and the substation site
needed to be built -up rather than constructed on piers for safety reasons.
In response to questions from Commissioner Rahman, Mr. Jones stated the
substation was needed to serve the area west of 1 -430 and Entergy hoped to
have it operational by late 2007 or early 2008.
A motion was made to approve the C.U.P. subject to all staff comments and
conditions. The motion was seconded and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 1 noe,
0 absent and 1 recusing (Adcock).
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