HomeMy WebLinkAbout10131RESOLUTION NO. 10,131
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CREATE A
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH DESIGN
OVERLAY FEATURES FOR UNIVERSITY FROM
INTERSTATE -30 TO ASHER AVENUE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, economic development from Asher Avenue South to Interstate -30 is
important to the City; and
WHEREAS, some persons are trying to redevelop businesses in this area, but find
that certain marketing aspects of this effort are stymied by current City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a planned approach to redevelopment including aspects of a design
overlay district and a redevelopment plan, if possible, would be beneficial to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to express its intent to create such a district and to
encourage discussions between the City and the business owners in this district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors states its intent to create a redevelopment
district, with design overlay features, along the corridor from Asher Avenue to Interstate -30,
and encourages City staff to work with the property owners in the area to develop a plan for
such a district.
SECTION 2. During the development of this plan, but for a period not to exceed 120
days from the adoption of this resolution, the Director of Planning & Development, may
permit a temporary waiver of the requirements of City sign ordinances as a means of
experimentation with ideas that property owners believe would assist in the redevelopment
of this area, provided that such a waiver is applied for by a property owner, or the owner's
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designated representative, is granted in writing, and shall be in effect for no more than the
120 days set forth in this section.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 18, 1997
ATTEST:
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ROBBIE HANCOCK
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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THOMAS M. CAR ftNT
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
JI AILEY
MAYOR