HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-07Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — November 6, 2007
MINUTES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
City Hall — 500 W. Markham
November 6, 2007 - 6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas met in a regular session with Mayor
Stodola presiding. Nancy Wood, City Clerk, called the roll with the following directors present:
Hendrix, Richardson, Keck, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Fortson, Adcock, Vice Mayor Hurst,
and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort was absent. Director Keck gave the invocation, which was
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Southside Main Street Update — Judi Casavechia (November 6, 2007)
Mayor Stodola complimented the City Manager's Office and City Attorney's Office for the
recognition and award they received on behalf of the City from the International City Manager's
Association for the Criminal Abatement Program (CAP) that has been instituted in the City.
MODIFICATIONS:
ADDITIONS:
M -1. RESOLUTION 12,597 - To certify various properties, liens, and penalties, to the Pulaski
County Collector to be placed upon the appropriate tax books as delinquent taxes to be collected;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: On occasion the City attaches
liens for work it performs on private property. This lien information must be compiled
and sent to the Pulaski County Treasurer's office for inclusion in the annual tax bill. This
is an effort to recoup some of the costs for performing that work.
M -2. ORDINANCE - Deferred until November 13, 2007 - To Amend Little Rock, Arkansas
Revised Code 2 -116 (1988) to comport with state law requirements as to mayoral compensation;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
DEFERRAL
19. ORDINANCE - Applicant requests deferral to December 4, 2007 - Z- 6245 -B -
Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled
Kanis/Kirby Long -Form Conceptual PCD located on the northeast corner of Kanis and
Kirby Roads, 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, I open
position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of
the site from R -2, Single - Family and C -1, Neighborhood Commercial to Planned
Commercial Development to allow the establishment of a Conceptual PCD for the site
establishing uses for future development.
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Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the modifications. Director Adcock, seconded by
Director Hurst, made a motion to add the modifications item M -1 (Consent) and M -2 (Separate)
to the agenda. She added to the motion that the listed deferrals be accepted. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in number, the modifications
were accepted. Director Cazort was absent.
Mayor Stodola asked the City Clerk to read the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA (1 -2)
I. MOTION - To approve minutes of the City of Little Rock Board of Directors Meetings:
August 21, 2007; September 4, 2007; September 18, 2007; October 2, 2007; October 16, 2007;
and Reconvened Meetings: August 14, 2007; August 28, 2007.
2. RESOLUTION 12,598 - To approve the submission of the 2008 Annual Action Plan to the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
The Annual Action Plan delineates the uses of the CDBG, HOME and ADDI entitlements
for the 2008 Program Year (January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008). This Board action
approves the submission of the Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck, to adopt the Consent
Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present, being two- thirds in
number, the Consent Agenda (Items 1 -2, and M -1) were adopted. Directors Cazort was
absent. —
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker: Lillian Wells
Topic: Requested a refund for money spent on permits and applications for a Special Use
Permit that was approved by planning and denied by the Board of Directors.
Speaker: Myia Hubbard
Topic: Requested a refund for money spent on permits and applications for a Special Use
Permit that was approved by planning and denied by the Board of Directors.
Speaker: Danny Lewis
Topic: Had wastewater issues in identifying an existing sewer line and voiced support for
Director Hendrix as the Ward 1 Director.
Speaker: Mae Bratton
Topic: Requested help with lowering crime rates and cleaning up the Southwest Little
Rock area.
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CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (cont.)
Speaker: Jane Harrison
Topic: Requested help with lowering crime rates and cleaning up the Southwest Little
Rock area.
Speaker: Luke Skrable
Topic: Requested help with lowering crime rates and cleaning up the Southwest Little
Rock area. He also asked for resolution to the issues with the A &P situation.
Speaker: Wanda Phillips
Topic: Voiced her support for Director Hendrix as her Ward 1 Director.
Speaker: Cheryl Warden, Southeast Neighborhood Association
Topic: Requested help with lowering crime rates and cleaning up the Southwest Little
Rock area.
Speaker: Ellen Buckley, Ward 1 We Care Citizens for Progress
Topic: Announced that her group was proceeding with getting signatures on a petition to
recall Ward 1 Director Hendrix. She also asked for an update on the removal of
the traffic light on Battery and Roosevelt.
Mayor Stodola announced that the issues in regard to Item 18 had been resolved and
requested it be added to the grouped item. There were no objections from the Board. The
grouped items were read the first time.
GROUPED ITEMS (Items 3 —17)
3. ORDINANCE 19,840 - To amend Ordinance No. 19,837 regarding $39,000,000 City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Welspun Tubular
L.L.C. Project), Series 2007 -C, for the purpose of altering the maturities of the bonds; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
4. ORDINANCE 19,841 - To amend Ordinance No. 19,838 regarding $50,000,000 City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Welspun Tubular
L.L.C. Project), Series 2007 -11, for the purpose of altering the identity of the purchaser of the
bonds; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
5. ORDINANCE 19,842 - Z -8259 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Sonic Drive -In Baseline Road Short -Form
PCD, located at 4501 Baseline Road, 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, I absent, I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is
seeking a rezoning of this non - conforming site to a Planned Commercial Development to
allow an existing patio area to be covered by an arched canopy.
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6. ORDINANCE 19,843 - Z -8261 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Doggy Daycare Short -Form PCD,
located at 501 Rector Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8
ayes, I nay, I absent, and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
developers are proposing a rezoning of the site from UU, Urban Use District to
Planned Commercial District to allow the utilization of an existing industrial
building as a pet day care.
7. ORDINANCE 19,844 - Z- 7879 -B — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Residential District titled Boyd Homes Revised Short -Form PD-
R located at 614 Rock Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8
ayes, 1 nay, I absent, and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The
request is to allow a revision to the previously approved PD -R to allow the
placement of a swimming pool within the previously established courtyard area,
allow the placement of a sign within the front yard area and allow the placement of
a stairway within the previously established setback along the northern perimeter.
8. ORDINANCE 19,845 - Z- 8049 -A — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled AA Storage at Shackleford Road
Revised Long -Form PCD, located at 4324 South Shackleford Road, 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, I absent, 1 open position.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a revision to the
previously approved PCD to allow truck rental as an allowable activity on the site.
9. ORDINANCE 19,846 - Z- 7381 -A — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Office District titled Heifer International Revised Long -Form
POD, located at 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; declaring an emergency; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, I open position. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a revision to the
previously approved POD to allow review and approval of the Phase II Welcome
Center Pavilion, additional parking, and outdoor education areas.
10. ORDINANCE 19,847 - Z -8260 - Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Coulson Oil Company Short -form
PCD, located on the northeast corner of Stagecoach and David O. Dodd Roads, 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, 1 open position.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is seeking a rezoning of the site
from R -2, Single - Family to Planned Commercial Development to recognize an
existing convenience store with gas pumps.
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11. ORDINANCE 19,848 - LU07 -12 -02 - To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the
65th Street West Planning District from Single - Family to Park/Open Space and from
Mobile Home to Single - Family; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes,
0 nays, 3 absent, 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Land Use
Plan amendments in the 65th Street West Planning District from Single - Family to
Park/Open Space and from Mobile Home to Single - Family to update the Plan and
to recognize existing uses.
12. ORDINANCE 19,849 - Reassessing the benefits to be received by the owners of
each of the several lots, blocks, and parcels of land within Riverdale Levee
Improvement District No. 134 of Little Rock, Arkansas, declaring an emergency; and
for other purposes.
13. ORDINANCE 19,850 - To levy franchise fees to be paid for the year 2008 by all
carriers providing local access telephone service; provide for the payment thereof, and
for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance
levying a franchise fee to be paid by all carriers providing local access telephone
service during 2008.
14. ORDINANCE 19,851 - To fix and impose the aggregate amount of fees and charges
to be paid to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by Entergy Corporation and the method
of payment thereof beginning in 2008; and to amend Section 9 of Ordinance No. 11,683;
and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an
ordinance levying a franchise fee to be paid by Entergy Corporation during 2008.
15. ORDINANCE 19,852 - To amend in part Ordinance No. 11,366 to provide for
levying a franchise fee to be paid by Centerpoint Energy Arkla Gas for the year 2008;
to provide for the payment thereof; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying a franchise fee to be paid by
CenterPoint Energy Arkla during 2008.
16. ORDINANCE 19,853 - To fix and impose the amount of fees and charges to be paid
to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, by all companies that provide interstate or
intrastate long distance telecommunication service, and all business incidental to or
connected with the conducting of such telephone business in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; amending Section 3 or Ordinance No. 15,706, and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of an ordinance levying franchise fees
for companies providing long distance telephone service in Little Rock, Arkansas,
for 2008.
17. ORDINANCE 19,854 - To establish the rate of taxation of property for the City of
Little Rock, Arkansas, for the year 2008, for various funds of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: An ordinance levying property taxes to be paid on real and
personal property located within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for 2008.
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18. ORDINANCE 19,855 - Z -8234 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled America Best Inns and Suites Short -
Form PCD, located on Mabelvale Pike at Interstate 30, near 10200 Interstate 30,
Little Rock Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes, I nay, 1 absent, and I
open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a
rezoning of the site from R -2, Single - Family to PCD to allow the construction of a
hotel.
The grouped items consisting of Items 3 -18 were read the first time. A motion was made
by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, to suspend the rules and place the
ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present,
being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read the
second time.
A motion was made by Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, to suspend the
rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the
ordinances were read the third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members
present, being two thirds in number the ordinances were passed (Items 3 -18). An
emergency clause was passed for items 3, 4,9,12, and 17. Director Cazort was absent.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items: 18 — 23)
18. ORDINANCE 19,855 - Z -8234 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and
establishing a Planned Commercial District titled America Best Inns and Suites Short -
Form PCD, located on Mabelvale Pike at Interstate 30, near 10200 Interstate 30,
Little Rock Arkansas; amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes, I nay, 1 absent, and I
open position. Staff' recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a
rezoning of the site from R -2, Single - Family to PCD to allow the construction of a
hotel.
19. ORDINANCE - Deferred to 12 -04 -07 - Z- 6245 -B - Approving a Planned Zoning
Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Kanis /Kirby Long -
Form Conceptual PCD located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Kirby Roads,
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, I absent, I
open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a
rezoning of the site from R -2, Single - Family and C -1, Neighborhood Commercial to
Planned Commercial Development to allow the establishment of a Conceptual PCD
for the site establishing uses for future development.
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PUBLIC HEARING (Item 20)
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing for Item 20.
20. PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION 12,599 - Z -8248 - Rescinding the
Planning Commission's action in denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow placement
of a multi- sectional manufactured home on the R -2 Zoned property located at 4310
Garrison Road. Planning Commission: 4 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent, 1 open position. Staff.
recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Synopsis: The applicants are
appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
placement of a multi - sectional manufactured home on the R -2 zoned property
located at 4310 Garrison Road.
William Finnegan, attorney representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the Conditional
Use Permit. The original home on the property had been burned out and the
manufactured home would be a better fit for the property. The owners purchased the
property about (6) months ago at a tax sale. He indicated that the neighbors within 200
feet support the applicants and that those who oppose the manufactured home that live
within 1 -6 miles of the property would not have to pass the home to get to their homes.
He also indicated that it should not affect their property values either. He submitted a
Statement of Agreement to the City Clerk with signatures from the immediate neighbors.
Howard Backus spoke in favor of Conditional Use Permit. He provided pictures of the
site to the board. He concurred with Mr. Finnegan that the property would look better
with the new manufactured home.
Walter Murray, spoke in opposition of the Conditional Use Permit. His major issues
included that they didn't want anything lesser placed in the neighborhood. He asked that
the manufactured home not be allowed on the property.
Tony Bozynski, Planning Director, gave a brief presentation and entertained questions
from the Board. He indicated that staff was in support of the Conditional Use Permit
because a manufactured home was compatible and in character with the area.
The applicant spoke in regard to what he was going to do with the property and
overviewed the improvements he had made in the last six (6) months.
Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, clarified that a
yes vote would allow the manufactured home and a no vote would not allow the
manufactured home.
A motion Director Richardson, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to rescind
the Planning Commissions denial of the Conditional Use Permit. A roll call vote was
taken and recorded as follows: Directors Wright, Kumpuris, Hendrix, Richardson,
Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola voted yes. Directors Keck, Wyrick, Fortson,
and Adcock voted no. The Resolution (Item 20) passed.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Items 21— 23)
21 ORDINANCE 19,856 - To amend Little Rock, Arkansas Ordinance No. 19,657
(December 19, 2006), to adjust the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Ordinance to note
expenditure adjustments for rollover of encumbrances, street costs, property tax revenues,
personnel costs, personnel savings, capital expenditures, and other adjustments; to
declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis:
Adjustments need to be made to the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget to adjust for known
changes.
Item 21 was read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Hurst, made a
motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board members present, being two - thirds in number, the rules were
suspended and the ordinances were read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by
Director Hurst, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third
reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in
number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance were read the third time. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two thirds in number the
ordinance was passed (Item 21). An emergency clause was also passed for the item.
Director Cazort was absent.
22. ORDINANCE - Deferred to 11 -13 -07 - To adopt a provision that allows industry
members of the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission to compete for
business with the Commission or with its operating arm, The Little Rock Convention and
Visitors Bureau; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The ordinance delineates the special circumstances under which
members of the Little Rock Advertising and Promotions Commission would be
permitted to do business with the Commission.
23. EXECUTIVE SESSION & RESOLUTION - Defer indefinitely - To make
appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Little
Rock Municipal Airport Commission (1 position); Little Rock City Beautiful
Commission (2 positions); MacArthur Military History Museum Commission (I
position); Midtown Re- development District No. 1 Advisory Board (1 position); Oakland
Fraternal Cemetery Board of Trustees (2 positions); Little Rock Sanitary Sewer
Committee (1 position); Little Rock Sister Cities Commission (1 position); Little Rock
Zoo Board of Governors (1 position).
M -2. ORDINANCE - Deferred until November 13, 2007 - To Amend Little Rock,
Arkansas Revised Code 2 -116 (1988) to comport with state law requirements as to
mayoral compensation; and for other purposes. Staff'recommends approval.
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Item M -2 was read the first time. Director Hurst, seconded by Director Kumpuris, made
a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. A roll call vote
was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Wright, Kumpuris, Fortson, Vice
Mayor Hurst voted yes. Directors Keck, Kumpuris, Adcock, and Richardson no.
Director Hendrix abstained. The ordinance was held on 1St reading.
Director Adcock, seconded by Director Keck, made a motion to recess this meeting and
reconvene to next week November 13, 2007. Tom Carpenter, City Attorney, requested to
add the Advertising and Promotions Commission item to the reconvened meeting.
BOARD REPORT/REQUESTS
Director Kumpuris applauded the Mayor, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager for
their work with adding new trails to the City. Mayor Stodola requested that Bryan Day,
Assistant City Manager, give an update on the City's trail system. He reported the
progress related to completing the Arkansas River Trail.
Director Hendrix requested that the August 6, 2007, minutes be amended to reflect a
statement that she made in regard to the pending recall litigation. She also requested that
the City Manager make contact with Patty Hewitt, a citizen in the Fourche Dam area,
regarding some issues that she has had in the area for about three (3) years.
Director Adcock invited the Board to join Rodney's Cycle Shop to participate in the Toys
for Tots Ride on Dec 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM.
Director Keck, seconded by Director Adcock, made a motion to recess the meeting
and reconvene on November 13, 2007, at 4:00 PM. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board members present, the meeting was recessed at 8:05 PM.
ATTEST:
N nc Wood,
City lerk
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APPROVED:
Mark Stodola
Mayor
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