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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5038-H Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z-5038-H(Cont.-)- The applicant has indicated the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with the uses in the area and should have minimal to no adverse impact on the area. Staff is supportive of the proposed hours of operation. The applicant has indicated all site lighting will be low level and directional, directed to the parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods. This is in keeping with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. To Staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the request to revise the previously approved POD to allow two lots to develop with office uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 4, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. F December 4, 2003 ITEM NO.: 14 FILE NO.: Z -5038-H NAME: Seven Acres Business Park Revised POD LOCATION: On the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Seven Acres Business Drive DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 200 North State Street Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.60 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office/Showroom/Warehouse PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: Two Lot Plat — 0-1 Quiet Office Uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. LE NO.: Z -5038-H NAME: Seven Acres Business Park Revised POD LOCATION: On the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Seven Acres Business Drive DEVELOPER: Bank of Little Rock 200 North State Street Little Rock, AR 72201 ENGINEER: McGetrick and McGetrick Engineers 319 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 AREA: 2.60 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 2 FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: POD ALLOWED USES: Office/Showroom/Warehouse PROPOSED ZONING: Revised POD PROPOSED USE: Two Lot Plat— 0-1 Quiet Office Uses VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Board of Directors by Ordinance No. 16,319, adopted on December 15, 1992, established the Seven Acres Business Park containing four lots This followed a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1992. The FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Cont. approved POD allowed office/showroom/warehouse uses on all lots except Lot 1. The building on Lot 1 was to be used for accessory commercial uses. On February 20, 1996, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,118, amending the POD to allow the Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to be constructed on Lot 4. An Alltel cellular tower and Comcast cable equipment building were approved for placement on Lot 4 at a later date. On July 7, 1998, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,764 amending the site plan for Lots 1 and 2. The office, showroom/warehouse building for Lot 2 was increased to 17,114 square feet in area and the revised plan maintained the 50 foot landscape buffer along the west property line. On December 20, 1999, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 18,161 amending the site plan for Lot 2. Lot 2 was subdivided into two lots with separate buildings on each lot. The total area for the two buildings was 12,816 square feet, a decrease from 17,764 square feet that was previously approved for Lot 2. The 50 -foot wide landscape area along the west property line was maintained. The Little Rock Planning Co approved site plan for Lot 1 develop Lot 1 of Seven Acres The development would have mini -storage development to t separate buildings ranging fron contained a resident manager storage facility. There were 42 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: nmission denied a request to revise the previously ,nly on January 3, 2002. The applicant proposed to Business Park with an office/commercial development. :onsisted of all office uses facing Cantrell Road and a ie rear. The applicant proposed mini -storage in four 20 feet x 150 feet to 20 feet x 185 feet. The site also office and apartment (1880 square feet) for the mini - parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. The applicant proposes to split Lot 1 of the Seven Acres Business Park into two separate parcels. Each individual lot will contain a building to be used as an office use. Lot 1A will contain a bank building with drive-through lanes and Lot 1B will contain a mortgage company. The applicant has indicated 0-1, Quiet Office District uses as alternate uses for each lot. Lot 1A is proposed at 1.11 acres with a proposed building square footage of 2,888 with a proposed expansion area of 2,598. The applicant has indicated 38 parking spaces on the lot. The maximum building height proposed is 25.0 feet. Lot 1B is proposed at 1.30 acres and building square footage of 3,975 and a 2,601 square foot expansion area. The applicant has indicated 53 parking spaces to be contained on Lot 1B. The maximum building height proposed for Lot 1 B is also 25.0 feet. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Cont. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The proposed site is vacant and cleared with only a few trees on the site. All the lots within the Seven Acres Subdivision, with the exception of this lot, have developed. The uses include; an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom and an office building with two suites. There is a wireless communication facility tower located on the south property line of this site. Other uses in the area include single-family residences immediately to the west of the site along Bella Rosa Drive and Cantrell Road to the north. There is a landscaping nursery to the east of the site. A creek and floodway are located along the south property line of this subdivision. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Westchester Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinance and the Master Street Plan. 2. Storm Water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. It should be noted while the current map shows most of the property to be out of the floodplain, the map elevations indicate most of the property to be located in the floodplain. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. Hauling of fill material on or off the site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information. 6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Two driveways would be acceptable on Seven Acres, provided no access is taken from Cantrell Road. The width of the driveway must not exceed 36 -feet. 3 FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Cont. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 10 -foot easements is required for 10 or 30 underground service. A 30 -foot easement is required for 10 or 30 overhead service. Contact Entergy at 954-5158 for additional details. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: A ten foot easement is requested around the perimeter of the site. Contact SBC at 373-5112 for additional details. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 1B. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. F. ISSUESITECHNICAUDESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for a new bank and mortgage office. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape: The average widths of the proposed landscape buffers along the southern and western perimeters are less than the twenty five (25) foot average width required by the Highway 10 Overlay District. The southern landscape buffer is 2,411 square feet less than this requirement. The western landscape strip is 583 square feet less than this requirement. Areas set aside for 4 FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Cont. landscaping meet with landscape ordinance requirements and normal zoning buffer requirements. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. An irrigation system is required to water landscaped areas. Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide approved landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. City Reco nized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment goal listed an objective of promoting the vigorous enforcement of the Landscaping & Excavation Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 6, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff noted the request was to split an existing lot through the planned development process. Staff noted there were additional items necessary to complete the review. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick relocate the dumpster located on Lot 1A away from the street. Staff also requested Mr. McGetrick indicate the drive as a cross access and utility easement. Staff noted the proposed parking was more than adequate to meet the typical minimum parking demand for an office development. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff requested the driveway location proposed for Lot 1B access to Cantrell Road be removed. Staff stated the frontage did not allow for a driveway per the current ordinances. Staff stated two drives located on Seven Acres Drive were acceptable. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff noted the southern and western perimeter landscaping strip were less than the twenty-five foot average width required by the Highway 10 Design Overlay requirement. Mr. McGetrick stated he felt the required buffer could be achieved through reducing the proposed expansion area. Staff stated the western perimeter abutted single-family zoned property and screening would be required. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. 5 FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Cont. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the November 6, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has removed the driveway on Cantrell Road and relocated the dumpster away from the street. The applicant has indicated one dumpster location to be located on a shared easement located on the rear lot line of Lots 1A and 1 B. The applicant has also increased the landscaping along the western and southern perimeters. The proposed site plan indicates a landscaping strip along the western perimeter of seventeen and one-half feet with an overall average of twenty-five feet. The previously approved site plan included a fifty foot buffer in this area. Staff feels the reduced buffer will not affect the quality of life of nearby residents. The proposed buffer along with the drainage structure should allow for sufficient buffering along the western perimeter. The previous proposal included commercial uses on Lot 1. The proposed development is for 0-1, Quiet Office uses. The proposed southern perimeter landscaping strip is twenty-two feet with an overall average of twenty-five feet. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the western perimeter where abutting single-family zoned property. Staff is supportive of the proposed landscaping. The applicant has indicated signage on the proposed site plan. The applicant has indicated a single -ground -mounted sign for each lot. The signs are proposed as a maximum of six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the proposed signage. The proposed site plan indicates Lot 1A to be approximately 1. 11 acres and Lot 1B to be approximately 1.30 acres. Although the proposed acreage is not sufficient to meet the minimum requirement of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District staff is supportive of the proposed lots sizes. The applicant is not taking access from Cantrell Road, which allows for the site to meet the intent of the Highway 10 Overlay District "to minimize the number of curb cuts along Highway 10 so that the roadway will function at an efficient level of service". In addition the site has developed as a small scale office development accessed from a single road into the development. The applicant has indicated 38 on-site parking spaces for Lot 1A and 53 on-site parking spaces for Lot 1B. The typical minimum parking demand for Lot 1A would be seven spaces with an additional six spaces required for the expansion area (total of thirteen spaces). The typical minimum parking demand for Lot 1 B would be nine spaces with an additional six spaces for the expansion area (fifteen total spaces). C-9 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14(Cont-)FILE NO.: Z -5038-H BACKGROUND: The Little Rock Board of Directors by Ordinance No. 16,319, adopted on December 15, 1992, established the Seven Acres Business Park containing four lots This followed a recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1992. The approved POD allowed office/showroom/warehouse uses on all lots except Lot 1. The building on Lot 1 was to be used for accessory commercial uses. On February 20, 1996, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,118, amending the POD to allow the Golden Collision Center (auto repair business) to be constructed on Lot 4. An Alltel cellular tower and Comcast cable equipment building were approved for placement on Lot 4 at a later date. On July 7, 1998, the Little Rock Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 17,764 amending the site plan for Lots 1 and 2. The office, showroom/warehouse building for Lot 2 was increased to 17,114 square feet in area and the revised plan maintained the 50 foot landscape buffer along the west property line. On December 20, 1999, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 18,161 amending the site plan for Lot 2. Lot 2 was subdivided into two lots with separate buildings on each lot. The total area for the two buildings was 12,816 square feet, a decrease from 17,764 square feet that was previously approved for Lot 2. The 50 -foot wide landscape area along the west property line was maintained. The Little Rock Planning Commission denied a request to revise the previously approved site plan for Lot 1 only on January 3, 2002. The applicant proposed to develop Lot 1 of Seven Acres Business Park with an office/commercial development. The development would have consisted of all office uses facing Cantrell Road and a mini -storage development to the rear. The applicant proposed mini -storage in four separate buildings ranging from 20 feet x 150 feet to 20 feet x 185 feet. The site also contained a resident manager office and apartment (1880 square feet) for the mini - storage facility. There were 42 parking spaces proposed as a part of the development. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to split Lot 1 of the Seven Acres Business Park into two separate parcels. Each individual lot will contain a building to be used as an office use. Lot 1A will contain a bank building with drive-through lanes and Lot 1B will contain a mortgage company. The applicant has indicated 0-1, Quiet Office District uses as alternate uses for each lot. Lot 1A is proposed at 1.11 acres with a proposed building square footage of 2,888 with a proposed expansion area of 2,598. The applicant has indicated 38 parking spaces on the lot. The maximum building height proposed is 25.0 feet. 2 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Lot 1 B is proposed at 1.30 acres and building square footage of 3,975 and a 2,601 square foot expansion area. The applicant has indicated 53 parking spaces to be contained on Lot 1 B. The maximum building height proposed for Lot 1 B is also 25.0 feet. The applicant proposes the hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The proposed site is vacant and cleared with only a few trees on the site. All the lots within the Seven Acres Subdivision, with the exception of this lot, have developed. The uses include; an auto collusion repair business, an office/warehouse showroom and an office building with two suites. There is a wireless communication facility tower located on the south property line of this site. Other uses in the area include single-family residences immediately to the west of the site along Bella Rosa Drive and Cantrell Road to the north. There is a landscaping nursery to the east of the site. A creek and floodway are located along the south property line of this subdivision. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All property owners within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the Westchester Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing. As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Sidewalks with appropriate handicap ramps are required in accordance with Section 31-175 of the Little Rock Code of Ordinance and the Master Street Plan. 2. Storm Water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 3. A special Grading Permit for Flood Hazard Areas will be required per Section 8-283 prior to construction. It should be noted while the current map shows most of the property to be out of the floodplain, the map elevations indicate most of the property to be located in the floodplain. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5038-H 5. Hauling of fill material on or off the site over municipal streets and roads requires approval prior to a grading permit being issued. Contact Public Works Traffic Engineering at 621 S. Broadway, (501) 379-1817 (Derrick Bergfield) for more information. 6. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. Two driveways would be acceptable on Seven Acres, provided no access is taken from Cantrell Road. The width of the driveway must not exceed 36 -feet. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required, with easements, if service is required for the project. Contact the Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional details. Entergy: A 10 -foot easements is required for 10 or 30 underground service. A 30 -foot easement is required for 10 or 30 overhead service. Contact Entergy at 954-5158 for additional details. Center -Point Energy: Approved as submitted. SBC: A ten foot easement is requested around the perimeter of the site. Contact SBC at 373-5112 for additional details. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A water main extension will be required in order to provide service to Lot 1B. The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department at 918-3752 for additional details. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: No comment received. 4 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-H F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN- Planning Division: This request is located in the River Mountain Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Transition for this property. The applicant has applied for a Planned Office Development for a new bank and mortgage office. The request does not require a change to the Land Use Plan. Landscape: The average widths of the proposed landscape buffers along the southern and western perimeters are less than the twenty five (25) foot average width required by the Highway 10 Overlay District. The southern landscape buffer is 2,411 square feet less than this requirement. The western landscape strip is 583 square feet less than this requirement. Areas set aside for landscaping meet with landscape ordinance requirements and normal zoning buffer requirements. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the western perimeter of the site. An irrigation system is required to water landscaped areas. Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide approved landscape plans stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan. The Sustainable Natural Environment goal listed an objective of promoting the vigorous enforcement of the Landscaping & Excavation Ordinance. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (November 6, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. Staff noted the request was to split an existing lot through the planned development process. Staff noted there were additional items necessary to complete the review. Staff requested Mr. McGetrick relocate the dumpster located on Lot 1A away from the street. Staff also requested Mr. McGetrick indicate the drive as a cross access and utility easement. Staff noted the proposed parking was more than adequate to meet the typical minimum parking demand for an office development. 5 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM Na.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-H Public Works comments were addressed. Staff requested the driveway location proposed for Lot 1 B access to Cantrell Road be removed. Staff stated the frontage did not allow for a driveway per the current ordinances. Staff stated two drives located on Seven Acres Drive were acceptable. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff noted the southern and western perimeter landscaping strip were less than the twenty-five foot average width required by the Highway 10 Design Overlay requirement. Mr. McGetrick stated he felt the required buffer could be achieved through reducing the proposed expansion area. Staff stated the western perimeter abutted single-family zoned property and screening would be required. There being no further items for discussion, the Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised at the November 6, 2003 Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has removed the driveway on Cantrell Road and relocated the dumpster away from the street. The applicant has indicated one dumpster location to be located on a shared easement located on the rear lot line of Lots 1A and 1B. The applicant has also increased the landscaping along the western and southern perimeters. The proposed site plan indicates a landscaping strip along the western perimeter of seventeen and one-half feet with an overall average of twenty-five feet. The previously approved site plan included a fifty foot buffer in this area. Staff feels the reduced buffer will not affect the quality of life of nearby residents. The proposed buffer along with the drainage structure should allow for sufficient buffering along the western perimeter. The previous proposal included commercial uses on Lot 1. The proposed development is for 0-1, Quiet Office uses. The proposed southern perimeter landscaping strip is twenty-two feet with an overall average of twenty-five feet. The applicant has indicated screening will be placed along the western perimeter where abutting single-family zoned property. Staff is supportive of the proposed landscaping. The applicant has indicated signage on the proposed site plan. The applicant has indicated a single -ground -mounted sign for each lot. The signs are proposed as a maximum of six feet in height and seventy-two square feet in area. Staff is supportive of the proposed signage. 0 December 4, 2003 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 14 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5038-H The proposed site plan indicates Lot 1A to be approximately 1. 11 acres and Lot 113 to be approximately 1.30 acres. Although the proposed acreage is not sufficient to meet the minimum requirement of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District staff is supportive of the proposed lots sizes. The applicant is not taking access from Cantrell Road, which allows for the site to meet the intent of the Highway 10 Overlay District "to minimize the number of curb cuts along Highway 10 so that the roadway will function at an efficient level of service". In addition the site has developed as a small scale office development accessed from a single road into the development. The applicant has indicated 38 on-site parking spaces for Lot 1A and 53 on-site parking spaces for Lot 1B. The typical minimum parking demand for Lot 1A would be seven spaces with an additional six spaces required for the expansion area (total of thirteen spaces). The typical minimum parking demand for Lot 1 B would be nine spaces with an additional six spaces for the expansion area (fifteen total spaces). The applicant has indicated the days and hours of operation to be from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with the uses in the area and should have minimal to no adverse impact on the area. Staff is supportive of the proposed hours of operation. The applicant has indicated all site lighting will be low level and directional, directed to the parking areas and not reflected into the adjacent neighborhoods. This is in keeping with the Highway 10 Design Overlay District requirements. To Staffs knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed request. Staff is supportive of the request to revise the previously approved POD to allow two lots to develop with office uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (DECEMBER 4, 2003) Mr. Pat McGetrick was present representing the request. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of approval of the request as filed subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the staff report. There was no further discussion of the item. The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. 7