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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-10Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. Acting City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck; Wright; Wyrick; Kumpuris; Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson; and Mayor Stodola. Director Kumpuris delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITION M -l. RESOLUTION NO. 13,066: Appointments to the Little Rock Arts & Culture Commission and the Museum of Discovery Board of Trustees. Staff recommends approval. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to add Item M -1 to the agenda for Executive Session. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1 was added to the agenda for Executive Session. CONSENT AGENDA (Item 1) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,064; Z- 6120 -P: To set January 19, 2010, as the date of hearing on the petition to rescind the denial of a request for modification to the approved Governor's Manor PD -R and Bill of Assurance for the subdivision; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 4 ayes; 4 nays; 0 absent; and 1 recusal. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial to allow modifications to the approved PD -R. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Raymond Tucker, 3024 Marshall Street: Stated that sidewalks were needed on Marshall Street from the 2600 block to the 3300 block. Lee Wood Thomas, 17 Glendale Drive: Stated that he participated in Disc Golf and had volunteered with Parks & Recreation Staff to assist in setting up a course at Hindman Park. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM GROUPED ITEMS (Items 2 — 5) 2. ORDINANCE NO. 20,205; Z- 4473 -D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Kavanaugh Place Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 2701 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 16,038 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent; and 2 open positions. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously approved PCD to modify the allowable square footage of restaurant space allowed within the development. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 20,206; Z- 7025 -C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Creekwood Plaza Revised Short-Form PCD, located on the northeast corner of Kanis and Bowman Roads, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,225 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent; and 2 open positions. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously approved PCD to allow the fitness center located on the site to have twenty -four (24) -hour access. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 20,207; Z -8502: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Gadberry Short-Form PD -R, located at 720 Ash 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; 0 absent; and 2 open positions. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R -5 to PD -R to allow the construction of a new single - family home with a portion of the home constructed within the front setback. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,208; Z -8503: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled The Residence at Brodie Creek Long - Form PD -R, located on the northwest corner of West 36th Street and Bowman 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; 0 absent; and 2 open positions. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R -2, single - family to PD -R to allow the construction of 480 units of multi- family housing at a density of 11.45 units per acre. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to suspend the rules and place the ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of appointments to the City Boards and Commissions. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Board went into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 6) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 13,063: Appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Americans with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee (1 Position); City Beautiful Commission (3 Positions); Civil Service Commission (1 Position); Community Housing Advisory Board (3 Positions); MacArthur Military Museum Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Planning Commission (5 Positions); Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee (2 Positions); and Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission (1 Position). American with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee: Jerome Sorenson, appointed to serve a full four (4) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Larry D. Gary, said term expiring on July 6, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. City Beautiful Commission: Linda Bell, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Benjamin D. Jackson, said term expiring October 19, 2012. Herbert Dicker, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Debra Redding, said term expiring October 19, 2012. Steve Homeyer, appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on October 19, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Civil Service Commission: Jeff Hildebrand, appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing Randolph Hamlin, said term expiring on April 1, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Community Housing Advisory Board: Gaylon Anderson, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Grover Evans, said term expiring on June 2, 2012. Angela Donahue, appointed to fill an unexpired term, replacing Susan Johnson Chan, said term expiring on June 2, 2010. The remaining one (1) vacant position will be re- advertised. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. MacArthur Military History Museum Commission: Robert Trevino, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Charlie Kinslow, said term expiring on February 21, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission: Jesse Mason, appointed to serve a full five (5) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Dr. Carl Johnson, said term expiring on December 31, 2014. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment was accepted. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Planning Commission: Tom Brock, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Pam Adcock, said term expiring on November 1, 2012. Marcus Devine, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Jerry Meyer, said term expiring on November 1, 2012. Charles `Dan' Harpool, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Chauncey Nick Taylor, said term expiring on November 1, 2012. William Changose, reappointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), after completing an unexpired term, said term expiring on November 1, 2012. Billy Joe Rouse, reappointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), after completing an unexpired term, said term expiring on November 1, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee: Pete Hornibrook, appointed to serve a full four (4) -year term (first), to the position previously held by James R. Pender, said term expiring on August 1, 2013. Richard Mays, Jr., appointed to serve a full four (4) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Dale J. Wintroath, said term expiring on August 1, 2013. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission: Sylvia Wynn, appointed to an unexpired term, replacing MS Edu Albert Smith, said term expiring March 31, 2012. Re- Instatement of Dr. Odessa Darrough, Re- Instatement of Judy F. Green. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointment and re- instatements were accepted. Zoo Board of Governors: Re- Instatement of Henry Brooks, IV. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the re- instatement was accepted. Museum of Discovery: Ashley Palermo, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), to the position previously held by Gloria Love, said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Michael Kennedy, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), which was previously vacant, said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Kelley Bass, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), which was previously vacant, said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Jennifer Peper, appointed to serve an unexpired term, which was previously vacant, said term expiring on December 31, 2010. Jennifer Robins, re- appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Nikki Lawson, re- appointed to serve a second three (3) -year term, said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Holt McConnell, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on December 31, 2012. Laura Shue, appointed to serve a full three (3) -year term (first), said term expiring on December 31, 2012. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. Arts & Culture Commission: Jennifer J. Cox, appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing David Belcher, said term expiring on April 2, 2010. Beatrice Bishop Chapman, appointed to serve an unexpired term, replacing Joshua Tate, said term expiring on April 2, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the appointments were accepted. S Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2010 6:00 PM Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to direct staff to initiate the process of drafting a potential ordinance to abolish the Sanitary Sewer Commission and to bring the commission back into the City as a City Department. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the motion passed. Director Keck made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. 5 APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor