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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2006-013 Agenda For Board Of Directors Meeting 11/28/2006AGENDA Board of Directors Meeting 6. M citizens.. Our 1 ` Priority Little Rock's vision is to be a leading city of the 21st century by providing a safe and supportive environment that empowers its citizens, neighborhoods and businesses to develop and prosper. (Mission Statement for the City of Little Rock) Little Rock City Hall 500 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 371-4510 (501) 371-4743 TDD (501) 371-4498 Fax Website: www.littlerock.or Jim Dailey, Mayor Johnnie Pugh, Ward 1 Willie Hinton, Ward 2 Stacy Hurst, Ward 3 AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brad Cazort - Vice Mayor (Ward 4) B.J. Wyrick, Ward 7 Michael Keck, Ward 5 Genevieve Stewart, Ward 6 Bruce T. Moore, City Manager Thomas Carpenter, City Attorney Nancy Wood, City Clerk Dean Kumpuris, Position 8 Gene Fortson, Position 9 Joan Adcock, Position 10 BUSINESS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ADDRESSED BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: ORDINANCE: An ordinance or amendment is a "legislative act' or local law and requires either three readings at separate board meetings or two-thirds vote to suspend the rules in order to pass the ordinance or amendment at a single meeting. RESOLUTION: A resolution expresses Board policy or directs certain types of administrative action. It requires only one reading and may be changed by subsequent resolution. MOTION: A proposal for action, or used to indicate majority approval of procedural action, such as the filing of a report. REFERRAL: The Board may postpone action or ask for a further study by referring the matter to the City Manager, the City Attorney, or to an advisory committee for further study. EMERGENCY CLAUSE: When attached to an ordinance, the legislation is effective immediately upon passage. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: A limit of three (3) minutes per subject is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance or other message to the Board of Directors, with a maximum of thirty (30) minutes allotted for citizen communications. No advance permission is required, but persons wishing to address the Board are requested to fill out a yellow card listing the subject to be addressed and hand it to the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk upon arrival. Citizen communications will be immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at the end of the Agenda on the third Tuesday. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ARE ON THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAMBER, 2ND FLOOR, CITY HALL, MARKHAM AND BROADWAY. AGENDA MEETINGS ARE AT 4:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS. PLEASE CALL THE CITY CLERK AT 371-4765 TO CONFIRM TIMES AND LOCATIONS. POLICY STATEMENTS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK Safe City It is the policy of the City of Little Rock to protect the rights of the people, ensure public order, and provide public safety through efficient delivery of services in addition to requiring the highest level of professional standards. Economic Development It is the policy of the City of Little Rock to create an environment that attracts new business, retains and encourages growth for existing business, and supports growth sectors within our economy. Basic City Services It is the policy of the City of Little Rock to ensure citizens receive quality basic services, and to provide a viable system that enables its employees to give the most efficient and effective support possible. Infrastructure It is the policy of the City of Little Rock to maintain and improve a comprehensive infrastructure system that meets the changing needs of the community while protecting the integrity of the environment. Quality of Life It is the policy of the City of Little Rock to ensure the availability of varied recreational, creative, and educational experiences that enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA MEETING November 28, 2006 4:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Budget Award — Kara Bushkuhl (November 28, 2006) National Merit Scholars (December 5, 2006) Consent Agenda (Items 1-11) 1. MOTION To approve minutes of the regular City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting: November 6, 2006. 2. RESOLUTION G-23-368 - Setting the date of Public Hearing for December 19, 2006 , on a request for abandomnent of the north/south twelve (12) foot wide alley right-of-way (12 feet by 300 feet) located within Black 169, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The block is bounded by West 121h Street, West 13"h Street, Center Street and Louisiana Street. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: An adjacent property owner requests to abandon the north/south twelve (12) foot wide alley right-of-way (12 feet by 300 feet) located within Block 169, Original City of Little Rock. The block is bounded by West 12'`, West 13`h, Center and Louisiana Streets. 3. RESOLUTION Setting the date of Public Hearing for January 2, 2007, on the Petition to vacate a plat and to vacate certain streets and alleys located in the Fairview Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. Staff recommends approval. 4. RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with H. James Engstrom & Associates, Inc to provide structural engineering services for various city projects. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with J. James Engstrom & Associates, Inc. for an annual purchase order for on -call structural Engineering Services. Unless terminated, this agreement will automatically renew for two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each. 5. MOTION Z-8091 - To set the date of public hearing for January 16, 2006, on an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning of the site from R-2 to PD-O to allow the construction of an infant daycare facility on the site. Planning Commission: 5 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning of the site from R-2 to PD-O to allow the construction of an infant daycare facility on the site. 6. MOTION Z-8118 - To set the date of public hearing for January 16, 2006, on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a rezoning of the site from PCD and R-2, Single -Family to PCD to allow the development of the site with a strip retail center utilizing C-1 uses as allowable uses for the site. Planning Commission: 5 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a rezoning of the site from PCD and R 2, Single -Family to PCD, to allow the development of the site with a strip retail center utilizing C-1 uses as allowable uses for the site. 7. MOTION Z-7603-C - To set the date of public hearing for January 16, 2006, on an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning of the site from R-2 to PCD, to allow the creation of a two (2) lot plat and development of the site with two (2) commercial buildings, utilizing selected C-3 uses as allowable uses. Planning Commission: 4 ayes, 4 nays, 3 absent. Staff recommends denial. The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for a rezoning of the site from R-2 to PCD, to allow the creation of a two (2) lot plat and development of the site with two (2) commercial buildings, utilizing selected C-3 uses as allowable uses. 8. RESOLUTION Of support for "A Statement of Design and Programming Expectations for the Redevelopment of the University Mall, " presented by the Midtown Redevelopment Advisory Board No. 1, by the Jamieson Group, Inc.; a statement of encouragement for the development of an implementation methodology for these design and programming expectations; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 2 4 9. RESOLUTION Authorizing the entry into an agreement to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting in the financing of industrial facilities within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be leased to Arkansas Aerospace, Inc., a subsidiary of Raytheon Aircraft Company, pursuant' to the authority of the laws of the State of Arkansas, including particularly amendment 65 to the Arkansas Constitution and the municipalities and counties Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law. Staff recommends approval. 10. RESOLUTION To ratify the appointment nomination of Robert M. Hupp, to fill the unexpired term of William Vickery, to the Arts and Culture Commission. Staff recommends approval. 11. RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and the City of Sherwood, Arkansas, granting the Little Rock Ambulance Authority ("LRAA") DB/A Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services ("MEMS") an exclusive franchise to provide ambulance services to the City of Sherwood, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. End of Consent Agenda Synopsis: Authorizes interlocal agreement with the City of Sherwood for provision of ambulance services. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 12. ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Construction Requirements for McHenry Place Preliminary Plat, Lawson Road west of Crystal Valley Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral of street improvements required under the Master Street Plan for five (5) years, until the frontage property develops or until adjacent property is developed, whichever occurs first, for McHenry Place Preliminary Plat located on the north side of Lawson Road west of Crystal Valley Road. 3 a, 13. ORDINANCE Z-8115 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Residential District titled 1414-1422 South Rock 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, 1 absent, Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The developer is proposing a rezoning of the site from R-4 to PD-R to allow the construction of five (5), two (2) story adjoining town homes containing 1,300 square feet with detached garages, interior courtyard and space for outdoor living. 14. ORDINANCE Z-8123 - Reclassifying property located at 12819 Kanis Road from R-2 to 0-3; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the 1.00 acre tract located at 12819 Kanis Road is requesting that the zoning be reclassified from R-2 to 0-3. 15. ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a reduction of certain Master Street Plan Requirements for Cantrell Road and Mississippi Avenue. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizing a reduction of right-of-way dedication required under the Master Street Plan along Cantrell Road and Mississippi Avenue for the Springfield Holdings Addition Replat located at the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Mississippi Avenue. 16. ORDINANCE Z-3419-C — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled A Cut Above Short -Form PCD, located at 302 North Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 3 apes, 7 Mays, l absent. Staf"reeommmnds denial. (Is' and 2"d readings were held on November 6, 2006). 3rd READING. (Deferred from November 21, 2006). Synopsis: The applicant is .appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of deniable uses of the site. The request includes the allowance of a salon and an eating establishment as allowable uses. 0 PUBLIC HEARING 17. PUBLIC HEARING & To abandon a portion of an unimproved twenty (20) foot alley ORDINANCE located within Block 1, Bellevue Addition, including the utility and drainage easements, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting the exclusive abandonment of a portion of an unimproved twenty (20) foot alley located within Block 1, Bellevue Addition, including the abandonment of utility and drainage easements. OTHER BUSINESS 18. ORDINANCE Providing for the issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing the costs of acquiring real property for expansion of the Airport and constructing additions to existing ramps, taxiways, and other related improvements; providing for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of two (2) supplemental trust indentures; and prescribing other matters relating thereto; and declaring an emergency. Staff recommends approval. 19. ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 8 of the 1988 Little Rock Code of Ordinances, providing for the adoption by reference of the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code and 2006 Revisions; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Currently, the City of Little Rock does not have an adopted code to address code violations with regard to existing commercial buildings. Adoption of this code will address this enforcement need. 20. ORDINANCE To amend Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988), Chapter 3, Article 11, Section 3-20, to exempt certain hospital facilities from false alarms; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The ordinance amends the false alarm ordinance adopted in 2005 to exempt certain hospital facilities from the false alarm ordinance. 5 21. ORDINANCE To amend Chapter 17, Article II of the Little Rock Code, 1988, to amend the language for consistency, to provide for an administrative fee of $25.00 for installment payments; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The proposed business license ordinance shortens the past due penalty schedule from thirty (30) , sixty (60), and ninety (90) days. Penalties associated with delinquency shall apply to the total outstanding balance and not just the amount due for that current year. An administrative charge of $25 is assessed for businesses who request to pay in installments. 22. REPORT Code Enforcement Review (November 28, 2006) 23. REPORT Budget Update (November 28, 2006) ADJOURN 0