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Home My WebLink AboutCBC 01-14-1992The City Pe�Utiful Commission The Little Rock City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 1992 in Room 1D of the University Conference Center. The Commission met at 9:30 a.m. for a pre -agenda meeting to discuss a variance request. The meeting was called to order for public hearing at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Merle Seamon. Members Present: Merle Seamon Shalah Brummett Jo Rancifer Ross McCain Charlene Hardcastle Josephine Graham Steve Cato Also Present: Bill Bunten, Director Parks and Recreation Connie Fugedy, Parks & Rec. Design Mgr. Gayle Owens, Admin. Asst., Parks & Rec. Becky Switzer, Sec., Parks & Rec. Bob Brown, Review Specialist Tommy Crouch, Gator Golf 1. Pre -Agenda Meeting. Item No. 1 - C.B.C. 545 - New Matters Variance Re ested: A. Deletion of the six (6) feet wide perimeter landscaping strip along the western property line with the strip being provided on the property immediately to the west. 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes January 14, 1992 Meeting Page 2 Bob Brown presented the case with staff recommendation as follows: B. Staff recommends approval of this application. The reasons for this recommendation are: the same amount of landscaping will be provided; the miniature golf course will have a park -like setting; the property owners affected, the Cemetery Board, agree that this proposal will not only provide for necessary access to the cemetery but will also generally upgrade the area. 2. Public hearing called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chariman Merle Seamon. Roll Call: 5 of 8 members present. (One vacancy). Motion was made by Ross McCain and seconded by Jo Rancifer that the Commission accept the variance request. Vote carried, 5 ayes - 0 nays. Tommy Crouch, owner of Gator Golf, said he would send a copy of the easemant agreement to Bill Bunten, Parks and Recreation Director. Public hearing adjourned. 3. Regular meeting called to order. 4. Approval of Minutes. Minutes for the November meetings approved as submitted. 5. Treasurer's Report. Ross McCain reported that there is $2500.00 in the City Beautiful account. In the Winterfest account there is $1,825.16 and out of that refund checks will be issued. In the City Beautiful checking account there is $3,770.19 and the City Beautiful special account there is $6,989.34. Josephine Graham came in during the discussion of the treasurer's report, 6 of 7 present. The City Pe6utiU Commission MEETING NOTICE The City Beautiful Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, January 14, 1992 in Room 1D of the University Conference Center at 10:00 a.m. A pre agenda meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. AGENDA 1. Public Hearing Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Hearing Closed 4. Regular Meeting Called to Order 5. Approval of Minutes of November meetings, no minutes for December. 6. Reports of Committees A. Capitol Avenue - Ross McCain B. WinterFest - Merle Seamon 7, 1992 Work Planning Session 8, Miscellaneous 90 Adjournment 500 West Markham, Room 108 Little Rock, AR 72201 371-4770 Minutes January 14, 1992 Meeting Page 3 Charlene Hardcastle asked where City Beautiful Kids money comes from. Gayle Owens explained that money is received from sponsors each year. Rip Rowan contacts about twenty sponsors each year. Charlene suggested that we work to get new additional sponsors. Shalah Brummett came in at this time, 7 of 7 present. Merle introduced Mrs. Josephine Graham as the' commission's newest member. 6. Reports of Committees. A. Capitol Avenue. Connie Fugedy chaired RFP Committee that analyzed proposals from nine firms. Also on this committee, Bill Anderson, Diane Chachere, Charlene Hardcastle, Ross McCain and Sterling Cockrill. Three firms were chosen: Garver and Garver, McClellan Engineering and L.A. Design. Interviews will take place February 4. Charlene recognized Connie on her rating chart which helped the committee structure its selection process. B. Winterfest. Merle explained that because of the bad weather the boat parade was cancelled. The committee will begin soon working on next years event. Bill Bunten said that he had heard compliments about the lighting of the park after a speech he had given. Ross said he had received positive comments about the lighting. 7. 1992 Work Planning Session Merle presented his 1992 Preliminary Work Program (see attached. He explained each program and what he would like seen accomplished. He asked that each one call or bring him a list of three committees that they would like to be on. He asked that one commission member chair the committee and that people outside the commission could serve on the committees. He also would like to have a parks representative on each committee. Discussion was opened on the different committees. Minutes January 14, 1992 Meeting Page 4 Mrs. Graham suggested a poster be developed for Winterfest. She offered to do the art work for a poster that could be sold. She will need several photos or a video. to get an idea for a poster. Gayle Owens told her she could provide her with a video. Mrs. Graham also suggested Garden Clubs as a good source to have on committees. Merle will be in touch with them. S. Miscellaneous. A. Bill Bunten stated that Parks will be providing more support to the City Beautiful Commission. Becky Switzer will provide clerical support, Connie Fugedy, design support and Gayle Owens will provide administrative support and public relations assistance. Merle asked that one parks staff member be on each committee. B. Merle Seamon stated that several Commission members would like to have the meetings moved back to City Hall, 2nd floor conference room. Jo Rancifer moved that the meeting be moved to City Hall, Charlene Hardcastle seconded. Motion passed 7 ayes - 0. C. Merle Seamon requested that the Commission reimbuuse him for lunches that he had with Commission members to discuss his 1192" Preliminary Work Program. Charlene Hardcastle moved that the Commission reimburse Merle for the lunches, Jo Rancifer seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.. 10. Next Meeting. Feb. 11, 10:00 A.M., City Hall Board Conference Room. Parking available behind City Hall on Arch St. January 14, 1992 ITEM NO. 1 - C.B.C. 545 - NEW MATTERS Applicant: Tommy Crouch Gator Golf, Inc. Pat McGetrick, Agent Location: 11,000 South Interstate 30 Description: Long Legal ❑RDINANCE REQUIREMENT:_ A perimeter planting strip shall be required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts adjoining property. This strip shall be at least six (6) feet wide. VARIANCE REQUESTED: Deletion of the six (6) feet wide perimeter landscaping strip along the western property line with the strip being provided on the property immediately to the west. FINDINGS• The applicant is proposing to construct a miniature golf course. The Cemetery Board, owner of the property immediately to the west, and the applicant have worked out an agreement to allow a six (6) feet wide landscaping buffer strip and parking along the eastern portion of the cemetery property in exchange for an access easement to the cemetery. The Board of Adjustment has approved a variance to allow the six (6) feet wide buffer shift and parking arrangement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this application. The reasons for this recommendation are: the same amount of landscaping will be provided; the miniature golf course will have a park -like setting; the property owners affected, the Cemetery Board, agree that this proposal will not only provide for necessary access to the cemetery but will also generally upgrade the area. QUEsTIONI _ A�� N � p,--o w 2 < (L 30 B.B. C.B.C.CASE 545