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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-29-00780 Minutes Board of Directors Room City Hall — 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas August 29, 2000 The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a Special session for the purpose of reconsideration on a vote for the Hillcrest re- zoning on "B" and "C" Streets. Mayor Jim Daily was presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood called the roll with the following Directors present: Directors Hinton, Lichty, Cazort, Keck, Stewart, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, and Adcock — total 9; Absent 1. (Director Hinton enrolled at 4:10 P.M.) With a quorum present, Mayor Daily declared the Board of Directors in session and the proceedings of the meetings are recorded as follows: Director Kumpuris recused on items 1, 2, and 3. 1. MOTION - To reconsider the previous vote on rezoning University Avenue between "B" and "C" Streets. Director Stewart made the motion to reconsider her previous vote on rezoning property at University Avenue between `B" and "C" Streets. Director Lichty seconded the motion. Mayor Dailey asked for a roll call vote on the motion, which was recorded as follows: Directors Hinton, yes, Lichty, yes, Cazort, yes, Keck, yes, Stewart, yes, Wyrick, no, Kelly, yes, Adcock, no, Mayor Dailey, no. (Director Kumpuris recused.) 3 no, 6 yes. The motion passed. Mr. Carpenter, City Attorney, told the board, there has been three readings of the ordinance, what was being reconsidered is the vote, and the board is now in a posture to vote. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 18,334 - Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a waiver of Master Street Plan Street Improvements for Commercial Development Associates located east of University between "B" and "C" Streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and for other purposes. (Director Kumpuris Recused.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 18,335 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and Establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Commercial Development Associates — Short Form — PCD located on the east side of University Avenue, between "B" and "C" Streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas Amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Mr. Bob Turner, Public Works Director, gave a brief outline of the project and presented a proposal addressing the C Street residents concerns about the increased traffic. Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development Director, said there were two points he wanted to re- emphasize was one issue that came up in a meeting with the Hillcrest Property Owners Association, and this was a there should be a plan done or study done. Mr. Lawson said there is a Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan that was adopted less than a year ago, which was worked on for over two years, so there is a Land Use Plan. Mr. Lawson said what was discussed at the meeting was a plan as a result of the development before the board tonight being approved. If this particular developer came in reinvested money in the community, there would be other opportunities for reinvestment, and staff felt like that is the time to do plan that would be an urban design, and a feasibility plan. What was unique was that in a typical land use plan that has been done, is that it's mixed use, single family or office or commercial, and what staff was going to do was partner with the community and these particular people who do infill development, and look at how this area might be redeveloped for the future, access, traffic impact, design, etc. Mr. Lawson said staff s position is that without this particular development being approved, there is no need to do a study because there already ahs been a study that is typically done. Mr. Lawson said staff would be enthusiastic in doing this new type of study if this development were approved. The second issue was addressed by Mr. Turner, Public Works Director, who announced the developer had agreed to straighten "C" Street next to the retail center east of University so that it would align with "C" Street on the western side. A signal would then be placed at the intersection, allowing smoother traffic control. Mr. Carney stated the majority of the board the last meeting, was clear that staff should proceed with this kind of study evaluation. Mr. Carney said he had asked the Hillcrest Association to give their thoughts on the scope of such a study. He said the has tacked to the president of the association and they agreed to do that, and as staff looks at that and other ideas of what the plan should look like regardless of the action tonight, the scope of the study would be brought back to the board when it is put together. Director Kelly clarified that there would be a neighborhood fringe edge study done to some degree as soon as the neighborhood Association and Mr. Carney's office could determine the parameter. Mr. Carney said that was the track staff was on to Minutes Board of Directors Room City Hall — 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas August 29, 2000 The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a Special session for the purpose of reconsideration on a vote for the Hillcrest re- zoning on `B" and "C" Streets. Mayor Jim Daily was presiding. City Clerk, Nancy Wood called the roll with the following Directors present: Directors Hinton, Lichty, Cazort, Keck, Stewart, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Kelly, and Adcock — total 9; Absent 1. (Director Hinton enrolled at 4:10 P.M.) With a quorum present, Mayor Daily declared the Board of Directors in session and the proceedings of the meetings are recorded as follows: Director Kumpuris recused on items 1, 2, and 3. 1. MOTION - To reconsider the previous vote on rezoning University Avenue between "B" and "C" Streets. Director Stewart made the motion to reconsider her previous vote on rezoning property at University Avenue between "B" and "C" Streets. Director Lichty seconded the motion. Mayor Dailey asked for a roll call vote on the motion, which was recorded as follows: Directors Hinton, yes, Lichty, yes, Cazort, yes, Keck, yes, Stewart, yes, Wyrick, no, Kelly, yes, Adcock, no, Mayor Dailey, no. (Director Kumpuris recused.) 3 no, 6 yes. The motion passed. Mr. Carpenter, City Attorney, told the board, there has been three readings of the ordinance, what was being reconsidered is the vote, and the board is now in a posture to vote. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 18,334 - Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a waiver of Master Street Plan Street Improvements for Commercial Development Associates located east of University between "B" and "C" Streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas and for other purposes. (Director Kumpuris Recused.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 18,335 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and Establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Commercial Development Associates — Short Form — PCD located on the east side of University Avenue, between "B" and "C" Streets in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas Amending Chapter 36 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Mr. Bob Turner, Public Works Director, gave a brief outline of the project and presented a proposal addressing the C Street residents concerns about the increased traffic. Mr. Jim Lawson, Planning and Development Director, said there were two points he wanted to re- emphasize was one issue that came up in a meeting with the Hillcrest Property Owners Association, and this was a there should be a plan done or study done. Mr. Lawson said there is a Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan that was adopted less than a year ago, which was worked on for over two years, so there is a Land Use Plan. Mr. Lawson said what was discussed at the meeting was a plan as a result of the development before the board tonight being approved. If this particular developer came in reinvested money in the community, there would be other opportunities for reinvestment, and staff felt like that is the time to do plan that would be an urban design, and a feasibility plan. What was unique was that in a typical land use plan that has been done, is that it's mixed use, single family or office or commercial, and what staff was going to do was partner with the community and these particular people who do infill development, and look at how this area might be redeveloped for the future, access, traffic impact, design, etc. Mr. Lawson said staffs position is that without this particular development being approved, there is no need to do a study because there already ahs been a study that is typically done. Mr. Lawson said staff would be enthusiastic in doing this new type of study if this development were approved. The second issue was addressed by Mr. Turner, Public Works Director, who announced the developer had agreed to straighten "C" Street next to the retail center east of University so that it would align with "C" Street on the western side. A signal would then be placed at the intersection, allowing smoother traffic control. Mr. Carney stated the majority of the board the last meeting, was clear that staff should proceed with this kind of study evaluation. Mr. Carney said he had asked the Hillcrest Association to give their thoughts on the scope of such a study. He said the has tacked to the president of the association and they agreed to do that, and as staff looks at that and other ideas of what the plan should look like regardless of the action tonight, the scope of the study would be brought back to the board when it is put together. Director Kelly clarified that there would be a neighborhood fringe edge study done to some degree as soon as the neighborhood Association and Mr. Carney's office could determine the parameter. Mr. Carney said that was the track staff was on to y basically package and bring back to the board with or without the approval of this particular development. Director Hinton asked if improvements could be made on "C" Street by replacing ditches with sidewalks. Mr. Turner said the street clearly needed to be improved, and offered to bring back to the board an estimated cost to improve the street. Speakers opposing the development were: Carl Evans, 5907 C Street, Claire Burch, 5817 C Street, Dee White, 215 S. Johnson Street, Ken and Nancy Shepard, 5910 C Street, Kathleen Olson, representing the Pulaski County League of Voters. Mr. Bobby Roberts, representing Hillcrest Resident's Association, stated he wasn't speaking for or against the development, but in favor of a study of a plan for the Hillcrest area. Speakers in favor of the development. Ron Tabor representing the developer, George Campbell, 519 N. Palm Street, Jett Ricks, 5000 S. Katilllus Road. Mayor Dailey asked Mr. Carpenter if the ordinances needed to be put on third reading again, prior to the vote, Mr. Carpenter indicated no. Mayor Dailey asked for a roll call vote, which was recorded as follows: Directors Hinton, yes, Lichty, yes, Cazort, yes, Keck, yes, Stewart, yes, Wyrick, no, Kelly yes, Adcock, no, mayor Dailey no. The vote was 6 yes, 3 no. The ordinances were adopted, and the development approved. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 10,884 - To approve an amendment to the amended, restated and substituted lease and concession agreement that pertains to the excelsior hotel, the city, and the lease to the Peabody Group; to amend Little Rock, Arkansas, Resolution No. 18,286 (June 6, 2000); and for other purposes. (Extension of time from August 29, 2000 to September 15, 2000) (Final Resolution to be prepared by the City Attorney.) There was a brief overview presented by Mr. Hal Kemp and Director Kumpuris, comments and a few questions by some of the Board of Directors. The Resolution was read, a motion was made by Director Keck, a second by Director Adcock to adopt the resolution. By unanimous voice vote of board members present the resolution was adopted. A motion was made by Director Keck to add an Ordinance to the Special Meeting agenda. Upon a motion by Director Kumpuris, seconded by Director Lichty, and with unanimous voice vote of members present, the Ordinance was added. The addition to the agenda to be considered was as follows: 5. ORDINANCE NO. 10,885 - To declare it impractical and unfeasible to bid the concession services for the Statehouse Convention Center, to award such services to B.G. Excelsior limited Partnership pursuant t terms and conditions of the amended, restated and substituted lease and concession agreement; to declare an emergency and for other purposes. The Ordinance was read the first time. The rules were suspended to provide for the second and third readings of the Ordinance by unanimous vote of the Board members present, being ten in number and two - thirds or more of the members of the Board of Directors; and with a unanimous voice vote of board members present, the ordinance and emergency clause was adopted A motion was made by Director Hinton to adjourn, seconded by Director Lichty, and by unanimous voice vote of board members present, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: Nancy Wood City Clerk 2 APPROVED: r, Mayor Jim Dailey