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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBC 02-07-2013(3)LrTTLF ROCK . a CITY BEAUTIFUL C0MMiss10N The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Thursday, February 07, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall Board Room. Chair Wiedower called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Homeyer Lynn Warren Jennie Cole Ed Peek Chris Minor Freddie Ratliff Wally Loveless��, vacancy Bill Wiedower Carrie Young Brittany Snyman ALSO PRESENT: Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of Planning & Development, City of Little Rock Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office, City of Little Rock Ron Rexroad, Twin Peaks Restaurant, Dallas, Texas Brian Fetz, Designer, Twin Peaks Restaurant, Dallas, Texas Bob East, Construction Company, representing the owner John Greer, citizen against Mapco Express application APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY MINUTES: Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Second: Commissioner Warren seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. OPENING OF PUBLIC HEARING: CBC Case 624 New Matters-10 Shackleford Drive, Twin Peaks Restaurant Staff opened the hearing for the variance request located at #10 Shackleford Drive. The applicant is proposing the demolition of the old Cozumel Restaurant building located at 10 Shackleford Drive to build a Twin Peaks Restaurant. The property in question is zoned C-3, the old building has already been demolished, and the new building is currently being constructed. The applicant has provided a landscape plan that meets city code; however, would like to propose the following for consideration: The landscape ordinance requires a nine foot (9') wide perimeter landscape strip around the sites entirety. However, the applicant would prefer to keep the existing curb & gutter as is; i.e. as previously constructed. The site is deficient in meeting this minimal ordinance requirement along both the eastern and western perimeters of the site only. The distance varies along the eastern property line parking lot; ranging from 6.15' to 5.46'. The distance also varies along the western property line parking lot ranging from 6.13' to 5.81'. The applicant is concerned the existing trees within these areas may perish if/when they're removed and rebuilt in those two areas. Currently, there are numerous mature trees on the site in which the applicant is able to use for credit towards meeting the landscape ordinance thus reducing the number of new trees required to be planted. The applicant is required a total of forty (40) perimeter trees. The sizes of the trees on site being saved equates to a total of fifty three (53) trees for credit. Therefore, the applicant has a credit of thirteen (13) extra trees. The applicant is also proposing to plant nine (9) additional Evergreens, Perimeter trees. Although, the applicant has ample tree counts on the site there is currently not enough evergreen species. The ordinance requirement is for twenty evergreen trees, the applicant is proposing nine (9) evergreen trees; therefore, deficient eleven (11) evergreen species. Staff feels the number of additional evergreen trees being proposed is ample considering the overall number of trees being saved on the site. However, staff feels with care and proper construction techniques the existing trees can be saved while also providing the nine foot (9') wide perimeter landscape strip. Staff feels the applicant can provide the required nine foot (9') strip without financial hardship, without demise of the existing trees, and as previously proposed with the landscape plans initially submitted for building permit. Staff recommended denial of the application. Mr. Brian Fetz, agent for the Twin Peaks Restaurant, described the area and the concerns of the restaurant. Mr. Fetz noted by removal of the existing curb and gutter will ultimately include the additional of good building materials to the city land fill and seem to be unenvironmental in that regard. The aisles will also allow for additional building landscaping; which a business prefers; in that, their customers see and relate to the building landscaping only. Chair Wiedower inquired about the proposed building being a prototype. It was discussed. Commissioner Warren asked for clarification. Commissioner Homeyer noted he had visited the site and the existing trees appear to be in good condition. Chair Wiedower clarified that indeed a drawing had been submitted to the City of Little Rock for review that included the required nine foot (9') wide Perimeter strip. The applicant and city staff concurred that was the case. Commissioner Warren asked why more evergreen trees were not being proposed. Mr. Fetz noted he'd worked with city staff to get additional evergreen trees located on the site. Chair Wiedower inquired about the size and design of the existing and proposed parking lot(s). Staff showed the drawings to the CBC. Commissioner Peek noted the applicant had a good point about the landfill addition. Commissioner Homeyer inquired about the proposed location of the additional shrubs. Commissioner Homeyer noted there didn't appear to be much room between this property and the hotel building next door. The applicant noted the shrubs would be pushed to the property line so the overhang from the vehicles would destroy them. Commissioner Warren inquired about an automatic irrigation system. The applicant noted that indeed the site would have an automatic irrigation system. The tree fund was briefly discussed. Perhaps it would be a good option for this site. A way to determine a fair amount was discussed. It was decided that the deficiency of the evergreen trees could be used. The applicant is deficient eleven (11) evergreen trees. Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to accept the variance request as presented with the donation to the Tree Fund in the amount of eleven (11) evergreen, two inch (2") caliper trees. Second: Commissioner Snyman seconded the motion. Ayes, 4 Nays, 3 Absent, 3 Vacancy, Motion passed. CBC Case 625 New Matters-3rd Street & Izard Street, Mapco Express Gas Station City staff noted the application has many in opposition; therefore, the applicant has requested a deferral to investigate further and to meet with the neighboring properties. Staff noted to let the record reflect Mr. John Greer at 901 W. Third Street had come in opposition to the request. Motion: Commissioner Homeyer made a motion to defer. Second: Commissioner Peek seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Guest Speaker, Bryan Day, Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager, Bryan Day was in attendance per request of CBC Chair Wiedower. The Triangular area in the front of City Hall was discussed. Commissioner Warren distributed a design for the area and noted the current conflict of the bicycle rack location. Mr. Day noted he would speak with the City Manager about the project and get back with the CBC. Mr. Day also noted if there is a better location for the bike rack then by all means propose additional locations as a part of the design process. The interstate corridor was briefly discussed. It was noted our City Mayor, Mark Stodola, is supportive of the landscape ordinance and additional trees being planted within the City of Little Rock. Mr. Day noted the City of Little Rock didn't currently have the means to maintain any landscaping within the highway right-of-way. It was noted city staff, Christy Marvel, has a current design that could be reviewed. Mr. Day noted that city staff could meet with the chair of this committee and review the plan if the CBC desired. The chair for the committee, Vice -chair Minor, wasn't in attendance to discuss a meeting time. It can be followed up at a later date. The Display case at Curran Hail was discussed. Locating the display within City Hall was discussed. Mr. Day noted locations within the building could be reviewed. Get any ideas on locations to Mr. Day and he will follow up. TREASURER'S REPORT: Commissioner Snyman noted the CBC account had not changed. It has $1,297.05 to date. Changing the venue for next months CBC meeting was discussed. City staff noted if it changes the CBC will be notified. COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES: OLD BUSINESS: Community Proiects-previously discussed with Assistant City Manager, Bryan Day; see notes above. 1-630 Trees- previously discussed with Assistant City Manager, Bryan Day; see notes above Website (Lynn) -Commissioner Warren noted website is up and running. After cleaning it up, removing some older items additional items can now be uploaded. Library Exhibit- iBrittaCommissianer Snyman noted she hadn't purchased anything for the display yet. Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator noted that Curran Hall, Ms. Shaylah Brummett had called. A City of Little Rock video is going to be produced and Curran Hall would like the CBC to be involved in some capacity. Ms. Marvel didn't have specifics but plans to put Curran Hall in touch with CBC Chair, Mr. Bill Wiedower. Meg Matthews, PR for the City of Little Rock noted it could be a good opportunity; however, they may be needing/wanting funding to produce the video. KLRB iedower - The city wide clean up is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th; additional information will be available at the next CBC meeting. It would be great if the CBC could take an active role in this year's cleanup. Ado t-A-Street er and Youn¢ -Vice-chair send a message that although he was unable to attend today the pick-up will commence; an email will come out the Friday before for confirmation. Communications- Cole - Meg Matthews noted the City of Little Rock was currently re- designing their studio and the CBC would be able to produce some video footage in their studio. A brochure for the CBC was discussed. Prior PR employee, Scott Carter was going to design and produce a brochure for the CBC; however, soon left the'Cit� of Little Rock. Meg Matthews po5�,1 � r noted the CBC might want to look for a volunteer organization to produce a brochure. Perhaps a graphic artist student or there is someone at the Animal Village that handles that type of work too; Meg knows someone contact her for their number. Other publicity options and ideas were discussed. Ms. Matthews noted the (PEG) Public Education Government channels were on U- verse, 99 and channel 11 on Comcast. Ms. Matthews also noted they had a teleprompter should the CBC want to produce their own infomercials. The CBC having a Facebook page was also briefly discussed. Perhaps, Julie Robbins at the advertising agency could help with a brochure or small card. Commissioner Cole noted she would contact Julie Robbins and get back to the CBC. V� Eye of the Beholder- Yosun - Commissioner Warren lie Eye of the Beholder open annually; it's been changed on the CBC website. Landscape Awards (Homever)- no report. NEW BUSINESS: 2012 Retreat Chair Wiedower noted he had the large notes from the retreat and will work on them. ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Commissioner Young made a motion to adjourn. Second: Commissioner Loveless seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 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