HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-24 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 6,2024
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
February 6, 2024
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with
Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the
following Directors present: Miller; Peck; Hines; Lewis; Wyrick; Phillips; Adcock; Vice-
Mayor Webb; and Mayor Scott. Directors absent: Richardson & Kumpuris. City
Attorney Tom Carpenter delivered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Sergeant Ron Croson, Little Rock Police Department
National Gun Violence Survivors Week Proclamation
ADDITIONS:
M-1 RESOLUTION: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Sun Hog, LLC, for the construction, purchase, operation and maintenance of a 4.9
Megawatt Solar Development Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sun Hog Solar,
LLC, to construct, maintain and operate a 4.9 Megawatt Solar Development Project, upon securing
the necessary financing,which will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
M-2 RESOLUTION: A resolution to appoint Ernie Cline to a position on the Board of
Commissioners for the Riverdale Levee Improvement District No. 134; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
M-3 ORDINANCE: An ordinance to amend Section 3 of Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance
No. 16,859 (January 3, 1995), to restrict public vehicular access on the vacated portion
of Rock Street, between East Markham Street and East 2nd Street, in the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
DEFERRALS:
31. ORDINANCE; Z-9834: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development—Commercial titled LR River View Retreat STR-2 PD-
C, located at 12040 Rivercrest Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 0 ayes; 6 nays;3 absent;and 2 open positions) (Deferred until March 19, 2024,at the
applicant's request)Staff recommends denial.
32. ORDINANCE; Z-9835: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development — Commercial titled Kovalchuk STR-2 PD-C, located
at 13810 Marina Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 0 ayes; 6
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nays;3 absent;and 2 open positions)(Deferred until March 19,2024,at the applicant's request)Staff
recommends denial.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to add Items M-1 and M-
2 to the Consent Agenda, to add Item M-3 to the Grouped Items and to defer Items 31
and 32 until March 19, 2024, at the applicant's request. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, Items M-1 and M-2 were added to the Consent Agenda,
item M-3 was added to the Grouped Items and Items 31 and 32 were deferred until
March 19, 2024,
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 —9 and Items M-1 &M-2)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 16,221: To set February 20, 2024, as the date of public hearing
regarding the sources and uses of funds provided in the 2024 CDBG, HOME and
HOPWA Funds from the United States Government; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding proposed
uses of 2024 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funding,which the City expects to receive from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 16,222: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Smart Automotive Group, in an amount not to exceed $126,604.00, plus applicable
taxes and fees, for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet 3500 HD Chassis Crew Cabs with
specialty beds installed, for the Parks & Recreation Department; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Automotive
Group, for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet 3500HD Chassis Crew Cabs with specialty beds
installed,for the Parks&Recreation Department.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 16,223: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Smart Ford, in an amount not to exceed $133,632.00, plus applicable taxes and
fees, for the purchase of three (3) Ford F-150 Pick-Up Trucks for the Public Works
Department Solid Waste Division; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Smart Ford, for
the purchase of three (3) Ford F-150 Pick-Up Trucks for the Public Works Department Solid Waste
Division.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 16,224: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Karl Malone Ford, in an amount not to exceed $148,966.05, plus applicable taxes
and fees, for the purchase of three (3) Ford Electric F-150 Lightning Crew Cab Pick-Up
Trucks for various City Departments; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Karl Malone Ford,
for the purchase of three(3)Ford Electric F-150 Lightning Crew Cab Pick-Up Trucks for various City
Departments.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 16,225: To express the willingness of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, to apply for, and utilize, Federal-Aid Funds, for the Jonesboro Drive Children's
Trail Project, Phases 1 &2; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to apply for,and if received,execute
grant agreements with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for supplemental funding for the
Jonesboro Drive Children's Trail Project, Phases 1 &2. (Located Ward 3)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 16,226: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Affordable Trail Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, for the
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construction of the Allsopp Park Mountain Bike Trail; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Affordable Trail
Solutions for the construction of the Allsopp Park Mountain Bike Trail. (Located in Ward 3)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 16,227: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00, to
provide Design Services for the Hindman Park Improvement Project; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with McClelland
Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide Design Services for the Hindman Park Improvement Project.
(Located in Ward 7)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 16,228: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Hann Enterprises, in an amount not to exceed $73,000.00, plus applicable taxes
and fees, for the purchase and installation of new site amenities at Interstate Park; and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Hann Enterprises,
for the purchase and installation of new site amenities at Interstate Park. (Located in Ward 2)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 16,229: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts
with five (5) organizations, in a total amount not to exceed $495,000.00, to provide After-
School/Out-of-School Time Positive Prevention Programs for 2024, as endorsed by the
Commission on Children, Youth and Families; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contracts with five (5)
organizations to provide After-School/Out-of-School Time Positive Prevention Programs for 2024, as
endorsed by the Commission on Children,Youth and Families.
M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,230: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Sun Hog, LLC, for the construction, purchase, operation and
maintenance of a 4.9 Megawatt Solar Development Project; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sun Hog Solar,
LLC, to construct, maintain and operate a 4.9 Megawatt Solar Development Project, upon securing
the necessary financing,which will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
M-2 RESOLUTION NO. 16,231: A resolution to appoint Ernie Cline to a position on the
Board of Commissioners for the Riverdale Levee Improvement District No. 134; and for
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent
Agenda was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
William Gerard: Street Safety.
Tashan O'Neal: Housing & Dogs (Stray).
Sholonda Woods: Housing.
Jimmie Gavin: Transparency.
Joey McCutchen: Capital Guards Monument.
Norma Huffman: Auxora Arms.
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Esther Watkins: Tenant-vs- Lawyer.
Briana Narcisse: Housing -vs-Tenants.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 10—24 and Item M-3)
10. ORDINANCE NO. 22,370; Z-9795-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development — Commercial titled Queen Beans PD-C,
located at the northwest corner of Hermitage Road and Autumn Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.24-acre property,located at the northwest corner of
Hermitage Road and Autumn Road, be rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned
Development—Commercial,to allow for the construction of a drive-thru only coffee shop. (Located
in Ward 6)
11. ORDINANCE NO. 22,371; Z-9853: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development— Commercial titled Kartcher Properties STR-2
PD-C, located at 503 East 7th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.39-acre property, located at 503 East 7th Street, be
rezoned from R-4A, Low Density Residential District, to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial,
to one (1) unit of a thirteen (13)-unit development to be utilized as a Short-Term Rental (STR-2).
(Located in Ward 1)
12. ORDINANCE NO. 22,372; Z-9863: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Kuruvilla STR-2 PD-C,
located at 25 Warwick Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes;0
nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.17-acre property, located at 25 Warwick Road, be
rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial, to allow for
the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 4)
13. ORDINANCE NO. 22,373; Z-9864: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Tumlison STR-2 PD-C,
located at 822 North Coolidge Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.17-acre property, located at 822 North Coolidge
Street, be rezoned from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial,to
allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
14. ORDINANCE NO. 22,374; Z-9865: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled USA Tire and Accessories
PCD, located at 4920 West 65th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 10 ayes;1 nay;and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 1.33-acre property, located at 4920 West 65th Street,
be rezoned from C-3, General Commercial District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to
allow for the use of the property as an auto repair shop and used car dealership. (Located in Ward
2)
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Tashan O'Neal: Stated that there were too many of the same type of business in
Southwest Little Rock and there needed to be a new variety of businesses in the area.
Ms. O'Neal stated that she was against another tire shop in Southwest Little Rock.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 22,375; Z-9866: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled J. McDonald STR-2 PD-C,
located at 5105 C Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0
nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.13-acre property, located at located at 5105 C
Street, be rezoned from R-3,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development-Commercial,to
allow for the use of the property as Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
16. ORDINANCE NO. 22,376; Z-9869: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Carbary #1 STR-2 PD-C,
located at 411 North Jackson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at located at 411 North
Jackson Street, be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development -
Commercial,to allow for the use of the property as Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
17. ORDINANCE NO. 22,377; Z-9871: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Commercial Development titled Capel Commercial and
Mixed Use Center PCD, located at 4621 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
(Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent; and 1 recusal (Russell) Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 2.63-acre property, located at 4621 Asher Avenue, be
rezoned from 1-2,Light Industrial District,to PCD,Planned Commercial Development,to allow for the
use of an existing building as a mixed use commercial facility. (Located in Ward 1)
18. ORDINANCE NO. 22,378; Z-9872: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Revised Planned Office Development titled Marina Lifestyle Medicine
Revised POD, located at 16913 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning
Commission: 10 ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 1.32-acre property,located at 16913 Cantrell Road,be
rezoned from POD, Planned Office Development, to Revised POD, to allow for a medical office
development. (Located in Ward 5)
19. ORDINANCE NO. 22,379; Z-9873: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Blanton STR-2 PD-C,
located at 12 Terrace Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of
the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes;0
nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.67-acre property, located at 12 Terrace Drive, be
rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development-Commercial, to allow for
the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
20. ORDINANCE NO. 22,380; Z-9874: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Swarna #1 STR-2 PD-C,
located at 1412 South Tyler Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.24-acre property, located at 1412 South Tyler
Street, be rezoned from R-3,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial,to
allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 1)
21. ORDINANCE NO. 22,381; Z-9876: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development- Commercial titled Beaty STR-2 PD-C, located
at 2221 North Cleveland Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes;
0 nays;1 absent;and 1 recusal(Hodges)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.15-acre property, located at 2221 North Cleveland
Street, be rezoned from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial, to
allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
22. ORDINANCE NO. 22,382; LU2023-18-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in the Ellis
Mountain Planning District, 17900 Lawson Road, from Residential Low Density (RL) to
Neighborhood Commercial (NC); and for other purposes.(Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0
nays;and 0 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: To approve a Land Use Plan Map Amendment in the Ellis Mountain Planning District at
17900 Lawson Road from Residential Low (RL) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). (Located within
the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
23. ORDINANCE NO. 22,383; Z-9879: To reclassify property located in the City of,
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;and 0 absent) Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The owner of the 1.97-acre property located at 17900 Lawson Road is requesting that the
property be reclassified from R-2, Single-Family District,to C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District.
(Located within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
24. ORDINANCE NO. 22,384: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 5, §§ 5-
1, Et. Seq. (1988), the Little Rock, Ark., Emergency Medical Services Ordinances; and
other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: An ordinance to authorize the amendment to the Little Rock Code Chapter 5, Emergency
Medical Services Ordinances.
M-3 ORDINANCE NO. 22,385: An ordinance to amend Section 3 of Little Rock, Ark.,
Ordinance No. 16,859 (January 3, 1995), to restrict public vehicular access on the
vacated portion of Rock Street, between East Markham Street and East 2nd Street, in the
City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, the ordinances were approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 25 -29)
25. ORDINANCE; Z-9827: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development— Commercial titled Mindful Properties (2) STR-2 PD-
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C, located at 5131 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 7
ayes;4 nays;and 0 absent) Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at 5131 Cantrell Road, be
rezoned from R-2, Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial, to allow for
the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Susan Colford: Stated that she had lived in her home for twenty-seven (27) years and it
was located three (3) doors down from the property in question. Ms. Colford stated that
she was there to represent the eighty (80) neighbors in the area that had signed a
petition in opposition of the rezoning request. Ms. Colford stated that the opposition
believed that the rezoning of the property would have a negative impact on the
neighborhood. Ms. Colford stated that the owners advertised that the property could
sleep up to twelve (12) individuals in four (4) bedrooms and several sleeper sofas;
however, there was not adequate parking in the front or rear of the property for more
than two (2) automobiles.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance failed.
26. ORDINANCE; Z-9854: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development — Residential titled Wyatt 1 PD-R, located at 2504
West 18th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 9 ayes; I nay; 0
absent;and 9 recusal(Brown)Staff iecommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at 2504 West 18th Street,
be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development— Residential, to allow
for the construction of a duplex and garage/apartment(three(3)total units). (Located in Ward 1)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Director Miller stated that the application contained too many units with inadequate
parking and that he supported staffs recommendation of denial.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance failed.
27. ORDINANCE; Z-9855: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and to
establish a Planned Development — Residential titled Wyatt 2 PD-R, located at 2516
West 18th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
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Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; 0
absent;and 1 recusal(Brown)Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.16-acre property, located at 2516 West 18th Street,
be rezoned from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development— Residential, to allow
for the construction of a duplex and garage/apartment(three(3)total units). (Located in Ward 1)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time.
Director Miller stated that he supported staffs recommendation of denial.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance failed.
28. ORDINANCE NO. 22,386; Z-9870: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Carbary #2 STR-2 PD-C,
located at 121 White Oak Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 8 ayes;
2 nays;and 1 absent) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.17-acre property, located at located at 121 White
Oak Lane, be rezoned from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial,
to allow for the use of the property as Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Peck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with
Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved.
29. ORDINANCE NO. 22,387; Z-9875: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and to establish a Planned Development - Commercial titled Swarna #2 STR-2 PD-C,
located at 801 North Hughes Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission: 10
ayes;0 nays;0 absent;and 1 recusal(Russell)Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting that the 0.22-acre property, located at 801 North Hughes
Street, be rezoned from R-2,Single-Family District,to PD-C, Planned Development—Commercial,to
allow for the use of the property as a Short-Term Rental(STR-2). (Located in Ward 3)
The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Hines, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Peck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was read a third time. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with
Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 30)
30. RESOLUTION; Z-9829: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in
denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Bowden Manufactured Home Conditional
Use Permit on the R-3, Single-Family District, zoned property, located at 1701 East 21st
Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. (Planning Commission:
0 ayes;7 nays;2 absent;and I open position) Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant, Fotra Bowden, is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of the
Bowden Manufactured Home Conditional Use Permit located at 1701 East 21st Street. (Located in
Ward 1)
Mayor Scott opened the public hearing.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wyrick, to approve the resolution.
Mayor Scott asked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak for or against the
item.
Fotra Bowden: Asked that the Board approve the Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Scott closed the public hearing.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution failed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 33)
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, for the Board to go into
Executive Session for the purpose of appointments and reappointments to various City
of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the Board went into Executive Session for the purpose of
appointments and reappointments.
33. RESOLUTION NO. 16.233: To make appointments and reappointments to various
City of Little or Rock Boards and Commissions; and for other purposes.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Peck, to adjourn the meeting.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by: Susan Langley
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Allison Segars, A• ing ity Clerk Frank Scott, Jr., Mayor
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