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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-10Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2010 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2',010 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Marl Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Cazort; Keck (enrolled at 6:32 PM); Wyrick; Kumpuris (enrolled at 6:29 PM); Adcock; Vice Mayor Fortson and Mayor Stodola. Director Wright was absent. Mayor Stodola delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Proclamation MODIFICA' M -1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,200: To certify local government endorsement of Allied Wireless Comm cation Corporation, located at 1001 Technology Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, to partimcipate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4-2706(D) of the Consolidated incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. M -2 ORDINANCE NO. 20,332: To amend the Little Rock, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances to prohibit the transfer of any private club license from another city into the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for private clubs that intend to stay open past certain hours; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Director Cazort 'made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to add Item M -1 to the Consent Agenda eland to add Item M -2 to the Separate Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M -1 was added to the Consent Agenda and Item M- 2 was added to Separate Items. CONSENT AG 1. RESOLUTI Lewis Street, fro and for other put recommends approv Synopsis: The me Street, and several located between W A (Items 1— 3 & Item M -1) v NO. 13,197; G -25 -208: To change the name of that portion of West 12 th Street to Charles Bussey Avenue, to Bishop Warren Drive; ses. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; I absent; and 1 open position. Staff bership of Greater Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, located at 1200 Lewis :her neighborhood residents are petitioning to have the portion of Lewis Street, t 12th Street and Charles Bussey Avenue, renamed to Bishop Warren Drive. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2010 6:00 PM 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,198: To award a contract to Frank Sharum Landscape for the landscaping phase on the William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetland Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authori es the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Frank Sharum Landscape for landscaping services for the William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetland Project. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13,199: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mid Ark oofing for emergency repair of the roof of the Little Rock Police Department Headquarters Building; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The City is requesting approval to enter into a construction contract with Mid Ark Roofing to repair the roof on the main headquarters building located at 700 West Markham Street. Bids were received from four (4) bidders and Mid Ark Roofing was the low bidder approved by the architectural firm supervising the project. M -1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,200: To certify local government endorsement of Allied Wireless Communication Corporation, located at 1001 Technology Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Section 15- 4-2706(D) of the Consolidated incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 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., GROUPED ITEMS (Items 4 - 13) 4. ORDINANCIE NO. 20,315; Z- 2934 -E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Massey Long -Form PD -R, located at 5001 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of 84.8 acres from C -3, MF -18 and R -2 to PD -R to allow the construction of single- family residence, detached garage and an accessory structure. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 20,316; Z- 7622 -A: To revoke Ordinance No. 18,166, which established a temporary Planned Zoning District titled Bale Chevrolet -Honda Short-Form PCD and reclassifying property located at 15617 Chenal Parkway, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant requests that the existing PCD zoning be revoked and the property be rezoned to C -3, General Commercial District. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,317; Z- 7875 -C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a lanned Office District titled Taylor Park Subdivision Revised POD — Phase II, located�on the west side of Taylor Park Boulevard, just south of Kanis Road, 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 201011 6:00 PM Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. and f i other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and I open position. Staff reco ;mends approval. Synopsis: The real uest is a rezoning of 4.68 acres from R -2, Single - Family, to POD to allow the construction of an office building and eleven (11) single - family units. 7. ORDINANCIE NO. 20,318; Z- 7897 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a I Tanned Commercial District titled Parkway Automotive Revised Short- Form PD -C, located at 708 Kirk Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of'ithe City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 aye.; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the PCD to allow an addition to the existing auto repair service garage and to expajnd the PD -C area to the south to include a previously constructed parking lot. 8. ORDINANC and establish a located at 6100 of the City of U nays; 3 absent; and Synopsis: The rec service as an allow 9. ORDINANC and establish a Form POD, loc Arkansas, amen( for other purpos recommends approti Synopsis: The app West 16th Street to for the college's Ul ±: NO. 20,319; Z- 7969 -B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development Tanned Commercial District titled Phillips Revised Short-Form PCD, tones Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map le Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 open position. Staff recommends approval. lest is to amend the previously approved PCD to add drive - through restaurant ble use for the property. O. 20,320; Z- 8130 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development ied Office District titled Arkansas Baptist College Revised Short- at 1811 West 16th Street and 1604 Wolfe Street, Little Rock, the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; I absent; and I open position. Staff ant is proposing a revision to the POD zoning to allow the structure at 1811 utilized for the college's Kiddie Kollege and the structure at 1604 Wolfe Street rd Bound Program. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,321; Z- 8489 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Rlanned Residential District titled The Gardens at Valley Falls Revised PD -R, located on the southwest corner of LaMarche Drive and Taylor Loop Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for Other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the PD -R for Lots 31 -34, Block 1 to allow the front building line to be reduced fromltwenty (20) feet to fifteen (15) feet. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,322; Z- 8514 -B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Little Rock Housing Authority Park Addition Revised PD -R, located on the southeast corner of 12th and Park Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas,'. mending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously approved PD -R to allow the construction of a surface parking lot within the rear yard area of the new development. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2010'I 6:00 PM 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,323; Z- 8519 -13: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled The Orchards at Mabelvale Phase I1 Short-Form PD -R, located at 9501 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commissi n: 7 ayes; 0 nays; 3 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from C -3 to PD -R to allow the development of 2.26 acres with forty -eight (48) un�ts of elderly housing age restricted to individuals fifty -five (55) years of age or older. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,324: To amend Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code §8- 583(d)(e) (1988) to change the time for response and correction of life safety violations, and other code violations once notices has been provided; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, 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 Keck, 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 l read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item 13 was approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 14 —18 & Item M -2) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,325: To authorize the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk to enter into an' agreement for the creation of a Central Arkansas Technology Park Authority; to permit the City to participate in the creation and maintenance of such an authority; to approve the agreement; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort,' to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice, vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. Director Adcock asked what the cost to the City would be and when the funds would be due. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that commitment was be for $125,000, of which $15,000 had already been remitted. City Manager Moore stated that a due date had not been set for the remaining $110,000, and it could possibly be Fiscal Year 2011 or 2012. Director Adcock', asked where the park would be located. City Manager Moore stated Little Rock Board o Directors Meeting September 21, 2010 6:00 PM that the legislation referred to an area between UAMS and UALR; however, it had not been designated. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the emergency clause was approved. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,326: To Amend Chapters 31 and 36 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for modification of various procedures, definitions, land use regulations; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; I ab ent; and I open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The Little Rock Planning Commission is forwarding to the Board of Directors, the 2010 Subdivision and oning Ordinance Amendment Package consisting of various amendments to Chapters 31 and 30 of the Code of Ordinances. The ordinance as read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voic vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was r ad a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,327; Z- 8100 -13: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled Purvis Industries Revised Long -Form PID, located at 8911 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 0 nays; 4 abse t; and 1 open position. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The req est is to amend the previously approved PID to allow the creation of five (5) lots to be created from his 10.8 -acre site. The lots will be held for future development. A revision to the PID will be request d at the time of development of the individual lots to identify building placement, parking layouts an� landscaping. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 17. ORDINA as structural, City Attorney declaring an i 'E NO. 20,328 To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock and health hazards for summary abatement procedures; directing the take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; ,rgency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2010 6:00 PM Synopsis: One (1 residential structure in dilapidated and /or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhood where the structures are located. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, Lo suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was r.-ad a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the eme gency clause was approved. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 20,329: To approve the contract with Sage V; to authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends a proval. The ordinance NN as read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was r,-ad a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. M -2. ORDINANCE NO. 20,332: To amend the Little Rock, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances to prohibit the transfer of any private club license from another city into the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for private clubs that intend to stay open past certain hours; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause was approved. 6 Little Rock Board September 21, 201 6:00 PM PUBLIC 19. ORDINAP easement and e, sac, all located i City of Little Ro Synopsis: The c abandonment of abandoned alley ri Addition No. 3. Mayor Stodola Directors Meeting GS (Items 19 — 20) 'E NO. 20,330; G -24 -029: To abandon a four (4) -foot wide utility -ments retained in a previously abandoned alley right -of -way cul -de- Outlot A and Reserve Lot A, Prospect Terrace Addition No. 3, in the Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. ners of the property located at 5523 Sherwood Road are requesting the four (4) -foot wide utility easement and easements retained in a previously it -of -way cul -de -sac, all located in Outlot A and Reserve Lot A, Prospect Terrace the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voicc vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voic vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was red a third time. Mayor Stodola sked if there was anyone present that wanted to speak about the issue. None being pres nt, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 20. ORDINANCE NO. 20,331; G -24 -030: To abandon the east five (5) feet of a fifteen (15) -foot utility easement located at the rear of Lot IOR, Adkins Estates, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of Lot 10R, Adkins Estates, located at 10 Adkins Court, is requesting the abandonment of the east five (5) feet of a fifteen (15) -foot easement located at the rear of this residential lot. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Keck, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Cazort, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. By unanimous voic vote of the Board Members present, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was re d a third time. Mayor Stodola if there was anyone present that wanted to speak about the issue. 7 Little Rock Board or Directors Meeting September 21, 2010 6:00 PM Rus1y Matchett 10 Adkins Court: Stated that he wanted to thank Planning & Development St ff for helping him through the process. Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Item 21) 21. EXECUT117E SESSION: Appointments to various City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. S aff recommends approval. Synopsis: Ambulance Authority (1 Position); American with Disabilities Act Citizen's Grievance Committee (2 Pos tions); Central Arkansas Transit Authority (1 Position); Community Housing Advisory Board ( Position); Little Rock Planning Commission (1 Position); Little Rock Port Authority (1 Positi n); and Racial Cultural Diversity Commission (3 Positions). Mayor Stodola asked that the appointments be deferred until the October 5, 2010, Board Meeting. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Pat Gee 8409 Dowan Drive: Thanked the Board for the CDBG proposal that was presented at the last Board Meeting. State Re resenta ive Pam Adcock: Presented the City with a check for $2,500 from the Hunger Relief to feed the senior citizens at the Southwest Community Center. Director Keck meeting. By 1 adjourned. ATTEST: 0 the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Fortson, to adjourn the )us voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was Clerk APPROVED: Mark Stodola, Mayor