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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-08Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING July 15, 2008 - 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in regular session with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Nataki S. Blocker, Assistant City Clerk, called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix, Richardson, Cazort, Wright, Wyrick, Kumpuris, Adcock, Vice Mayor Hurst, and Mayor Stodola. Directors Wright and Fortson were absent. Mayor Stodola asked the Board to consider the modifications as listed. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Hendrix, made a motion to accept the modifications, adding M -1 to the grouped items and M -2 to the consent items, and to defer items 5 and 10. Director Richardson recused from voting on Item M -1. He also asked that the June 17, 2008, minutes be amended to show that he was present at the meeting. ADDITIONS: M -1. ORDINANCE 20,002 - To waive competitive bidding and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Greater Second Care, Inc. to add a school -based youth initiative program coordinator at Willie D. Hamilton Learning Academy in a pilot program in partnership with the Little Rock School District for the 2008 -2009 school year; and for other purposes. M -2. RESOLUTION 12,725 - To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a partial release of a sewer easement in Lots 33, 34, and 36, in Block 96 Chenal Valley Addition in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other proposes. DEFERRAL: 10. ORDINANCE - Deferred to Aug 4, 2008 - To amend Chapter 8 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988) to add an Article IV to address extended stay hotels and motels; to establish guidelines for the operation and maintenance of such hotels within the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 5. RESOLUTION - Deferred per applicant's request - To authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute documents acceptable to the City Attorney which grant a formal franchise to Arkansas Children's Hospital for tunnels. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: As part of expansion efforts for the hospital it has been deemed appropriate and necessary to build tunnels under 10"' Street and Wolfe Street. All utilities and other parties affected by this franchise were informed and are in agreement with the process. Mayor Stodola called for the reading of the Consent Agenda. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 -6) 1. MOTION - To approve minutes of the Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting held March 18, 2007, and June 17, 2008. 2. MOTION - To set the date of public hearing for August 4, 2008, on a request to appeal the Planning Commission's approval of a revised Conditional Use Permit for the previously approved Entergy Utility Substation to be located on the R -2 zoned property at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road. Planning Commission: 10 ayes, 0 nays, I absent. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Synopsis: Record objectors have appealed the Planning Commission's approval of a revised Conditional Use Permit for the previously approved Entergy Utility Substation to be located on the R -2 zoned property at 14250 Colonel Glenn Road 3. RESOLUTION 12,723 - To set the date of public hearing for August 4, 2008, to establish and lay off Little Rock Municipal Property Owners Multi- Purpose Improvement District No. 709 -08. 4. RESOLUTION 12,724 - To authorize the purchase of lap top computers for Code Enforcement and Building Inspection Field Staff, and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The purchase of seventy -three (73) lap top computers is requested to enhance code enforcement and building inspection field staff's ability to enter and research date while in the field. The total equipment cost is $115,200.54. 6. RESOLUTION 12,726 - To authorize a memorandum of intent between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Sage V Foods, LLC pertaining to the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds; and prescribing other matters relating thereto. M -2. RESOLUTION 12,725 - To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a partial release of a sewer easement in Lots 33, 34, and 36, in Block 96 Chenal Valley Addition in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other proposes. The consent agenda was read. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number, the Consent Agenda (Items 1 -6 and M -2) was adopted. Mayor Stodola acknowledged receiving cards from Sam Akers, Mark Bird, Danny Crabtree, and Mark Riable to speak on Item 10. He announced that it had been deferred. He added that he also had cards for items 9, 16, 17, and 18. He called for the first reading of the Grouped Items to exclude Item 9. 2 RMF 7.7 6. RESOLUTION 12,726 - To authorize a memorandum of intent between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Sage V Foods, LLC pertaining to the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds; and prescribing other matters relating thereto. M -2. RESOLUTION 12,725 - To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a partial release of a sewer easement in Lots 33, 34, and 36, in Block 96 Chenal Valley Addition in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other proposes. The consent agenda was read. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two - thirds in number, the Consent Agenda (Items 1 -6 and M -2) was adopted. Mayor Stodola acknowledged receiving cards from Sam Akers, Mark Bird, Danny Crabtree, and Mark Riable to speak on Item 10. He announced that it had been deferred. He added that he also had cards for items 9, 16, 17, and 18. He called for the first reading of the Grouped Items to exclude Item 9. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 GROUPED ITEMS (Items 7 — 15) 7. ORDINANCE 19,994 - Z -4923 — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Shackleford Crossing Revised Long -Form PCD, located on the southwest corner of Interstate 430 and Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 19,699 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a revision to the previously approved PCD to revise the allowable restaurant square footage and to identify the location of a proposed hotel. 8. ORDINANCE 19,995 - Z- 8262 -A — Approving modification to a Planned Zoning Commercial District titled Rowan Village Revised Long -Form PCD, located at the current terminus of Aldersgate Road and east of Shackleford Road, near the intersection of Old 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, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a revision to the previously approved PCD to allow additional floors for a proposed office building and allow the creation of an additional lot. 9. ORDINANCE 19,996 - Z- 8042 -B — Approving modification to a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Lot 10 Northwest Territory Revised Short -Form PCD, located on the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 19,844 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a revision to the previously approved PCD to allow a reduced landscape strip along the northern perimeter of the site. • . �. .. 11. ORDINANCE 19,997 - To amend Chapter 8 of the 1988 Revised Little Rock Code of Ordinances; to provide for the adoption by reference of the 2006 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code and 2006 Revisions; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Currently the City of Little Rock is enforcing the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code for natural gas installations for commercial and residential properties. The adoption would adopt the most current Arkansas adopted Code with State amendments. 12. ORDINANCE 19,998 - To amend Chapter 8 of the 1988 Revised Little Rock Code of Ordinances; to provide for the adoption by reference of the 2008 National Electrical Code; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Currently the City utilizing the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code. Adoption would bring the City up to date with the current Code. 13. ORDINANCE 19,999 - To amend Chapter 8 of the 1988 Revised Little Rock Code of Ordinances; to provide for the adoption by reference of the 2006 Arkansas Plumbing Code with 2006 Revisions; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Currently the City is utilizing the 2003 Edition of the Arkansas Plumbing Code. Adoption would bring the City up to date with the current Code. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 14. ORDINANCE 20,000 - Amending and recodifying Chapter 8 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988) concerning Electrical Code Requirements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: As part of the adoption of the 2008 National Electrical Code, revisions are necessary to bring Chapter 8 of the City Code up to date with the adopted Code. 15. ORDINANCE 20,001 - Amending and recodifying Chapter 8 of the Little Rock, Arkansas Revised Code (1988) concerning Plumbing Code Requirements; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: As part of the adoption of the 2006 Arkansas Plumbing Code and 2006 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code Revisions are necessary to bring Chapter 8 of the City Code up to date with the adopted Codes. M -1. ORDINANCE 20,002 - To waive competitive bidding and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Greater Second Care, Inc. to add a school -based youth initiative program coordinator at Willie D. Hamilton Learning Academy in a pilot program in partnership with the Little Rock School District for the 2008 -2009 school year; and for other purposes. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion 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. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third and final 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 (Items 7, 8, 11 -15) were passed. SEPARATE ITEMS (16 —18) 9. ORDINANCE 19,996 - Z- 8042 -B — Approving modification to a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Lot 10 Northwest Territory Revised Short -Form PCD, located on the northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas; amending Ordinance No. 19,844 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a revision to the previously approved PCD to allow a reduced landscape strip along the northern perimeter of the site. The ordinance (Item 9) 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 ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third and final reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. 11 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 Alicia Finch, President of the Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association and Vice President of the West Little Rock Coalition of Neighborhoods, and Mary Dornhoffer, President of the Pinnacle Neighborhood Association and the West Little Rock Coalition of Neighborhoods spoke in opposition of the ordinance both cited noncompliance to the guidelines of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District plan. Gene Pfeifer, applicant, spoke in support of the ordinance giving a brief history of why the application was filed. He and Ed Willis, who has worked with the engineer, stood for questions from the Board regarding landscaping for the property. Tony Bozynski, Planning Director, added that staff supported the application because the area was a recognizable commercial node. He answered questions about the different nuances of the application as it compared to the overlay district plan. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Kumpuris, Adcock, Hendrix, Richardson, Cazort, Wright, Wyrick, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. The ordinance (Item 9) was passed. Directors Keck and Fortson were absent. 16. ORDINANCE 20,003 - LU08 -08 -01 — To amend the Land Use Plan (16,222) in the Central Planning District from Public Institutional to Mixed Use; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Central City Planning District from Public Institutional to Mixed Use for future development. 17. ORDINANCE 20,004 - Z- 5442 -C — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled James Mitchell School Short -Form POD, located at 2410 South Battery 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, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from R -4, Two - Family District to PCD to allow the reuse of the building with an office warehouse use, public - quasi - public uses and to identity potential future uses of the building. The ordinances (Item 16 and 17) were read the first time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion 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. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third and final 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. Dr. George Blevans, applicant, gave a presentation outlining the history of the building as a school and how he came to purchase the building. He indicated that his plans were to utilize the building as 20% commercial and 80% residential. The target group for the residential portion would be apartments for rent to seniors. He indicated that the application included a list of uses that would not limit the uses of the property in the future. John Lewellen was also present to speak in favor of the project. He indicated that he thought it would be good for the neighborhood. Both reinforced the concept that no one from the surrounding neighborhood would be moved from their homes. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 Evelyn Coleman and Tracy E. Turner were present to speak in opposition of the application. Both are residents of Shiller Street an adjoining street. Their major issues of concerns were what would happen if large businesses move into the building and how it would affect the surrounding homeowners. They were also concerned about the list of projected uses in the application, stating that they would like to see a definitive plan of what was going into the building. They also expressed an opinion that senior citizens would not move into apartments in the building and that any other group of residents may disrupt the area that is mostly senior at this time. They asked the Board not to support the commercial warehouse portion of the application. The Board asked Tony Bozynski questions regarding the process by which the applicant would have to go through for the completion of any use on the site. The City and neighborhood association would both be parties to any final uses that occur at the site. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present being two - thirds in number the ordinances (Items 16 and 17) were passed. 18. ORDINANCE 20,005 - Z- 5099 -D — Approving a Planned Zoning Development and establishing a Planned Commercial District titled Lots 9 -11 — 9 -E Northwest Territory Short - Form PCD, located north of Cantrell Road and South of Chelan Parkway, just west of the Chelan Parkway /Cantrell Road Intersection, 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, 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from C -3, General Commercial District to PCD to allow the development of the site with variations from the Highway 10 Design Overlay District. The ordinance (Item 18) 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 ordinance was read the second time. Director Adcock, seconded by Director Cazort, made a motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third and final reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, being two thirds in number, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time. Gene Pfeifer, applicant, spoke in support of the ordinance giving a brief history of why the application was filed. He stood for questions from the Board regarding landscaping for the proposed detention pond. Mayor Stodola reported that the indented area on Cantrell Road is a Highway Department right -of -way for a drainage culvert; the applicant can not landscape that portion of the property. Mary Dornhoffer, President of the Pinnacle Neighborhood Association and the West Little Rock Coalition of Neighborhoods and Alicia Finch, President of the Maywood Manor Neighborhood Association and Vice President of the West Little Rock Coalition of Neighborhoods, spoke in opposition of the ordinance both cited noncompliance to the guidelines of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District plan. Other issues included the density of use on the property and hours of operation. They expressed an opinion that the DOD seemed not to apply to commercial developments and asked the Board to deny the request. 31 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting — Minutes — July 15, 2008 Upon questioning by the Board, Tony Bozynski, Planning Director, gave a brief overview of the application and the variances requested by the applicant. He reviewed staff approval of the application indicating that it falls within a major commercial node within the intersection, there is intense development with the future for more in the area, and the applicant is maintaining the required setbacks with the exception of the drainage ditch, thereby making it appropriate for the area. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Kumpuris, Hendrix, Richardson, Cazort, Wright, Wyrick, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. Director Adcock voted no. The ordinance (Item 9) was passed. Directors Keck and Fortson were absent. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: Grace Blagdon Topic: Park Central Little Rock — Expand Peace Effort DIRECTORS REPORTS Director Cazort presented a copy of the Zoo's annual report. Director Richardson reminded the Mayor and City Manager to put a retreat for the Board back on the radar. Director Wyrick asked that Central Arkansas Water be invited to the discussion on the Water Shed Plan. "REMINDER - Due to "National Night Out" celebrations on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 the Board of Directors meeting has been moved to Monday, August 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock, made a motion to adjourn. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: Nancy Wood, CMC City Clerk 7 Mark Stodola Mayor Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting— Minutes —July 15, 2008 Upon questioning by the Board, Tony Bozynski, Planning Director, gave a brief overview of the application and the variances requested by the applicant. He reviewed staff approval of the application indicating that it falls within a major commercial node within the intersection, there is intense development with the future for more in the area, and the applicant is maintaining the required setbacks with the exception of the drainage ditch, thereby making it appropriate for the area. A roll call vote was taken and recorded as follows: Directors Kumpuris, Hendrix, Richardson, Cazort, Wright, Wyrick, and Vice Mayor Hurst voted yes. Director Adcock voted no. The ordinance (Item 9) was passed. Directors Keck and Fortson were absent. CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Speaker: Grace Blagdon Topic: Park Central Little Rock — Expand Peace Effort DIRECTORS REPORTS Director Cazort presented a copy of the Zoo's annual report. Director Richardson reminded the Mayor and City Manager to put a retreat for the Board back on the radar. Director Wyrick asked that Central Arkansas Water be invited to the discussion on the Water Shed Plan. * *REMINDER - Due to "National Night Out" celebrations on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 the Board of Directors meeting has been moved to Monday, August 4, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Director Cazort, seconded by Director Adcock, made a motion to adjourn. By unanimous voice vote of the Board members present the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: N cy Wood CMC Ci Clerk 7 APPROVED: _/?4 __._ Mark Stodola Mayor