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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-11Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a regular meeting with Mayor Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson; Hurst; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Director Cazort was absent. Director Richardson delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Building Month Proclamation Riverfest Update Neighborhood Leadership Class Graduation Team NUSA Drawing DEFERALS: 3. RESOLUTION; Z- 8472 -B: To set June 7, 2011, as the date of hearing on the petition to rescind the denial of an amendment to the previously- approved PCD for Lots 3, 4 and 5 of the Mid -Town at Fair Park Subdivision in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial for an amendment to the previously- approved PCD for Lots 3, 4 and 5 of the Mid -Town at Fair Park Subdivision. The amendment is to allow the development of Lot 5 with a convenience store with gas pumps, a sit -down restaurant on Lot 4 and a four (4) -story hotel on Lot 3 containing sixty -two (62) rooms. Director Richardson asked if the deferral was date sensitive and how much additional time the applicant had requested. City Manager Bruce Moore stated that in the information received from the applicant, a future date was not stated; however, staff would visit with the applicant to determine a possible date for consideration. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to defer Item 3. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Richardson voting in opposition, Item 3 was deferred. 6. RESOLUTION: To authorize the purchase of a parcel of property offered for sale to the City of Little Rock to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs. Staff recommends approval. 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM Synopsis: In an effort to increase the number of properties held by the Land Bank and maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to purchase the property located at 3010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard. Property Details: The property is a vacant lot adjacent to the City's Martin Luther King Legacy Center. 11. RESOLUTION; S -1665: To set June 7, 2011, as the date of hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of variances associated with the preliminary plat for Wildwood Ridge Addition; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 6 ayes; 4 nays; 0 absent; and I recusal. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A record objector is appealing the Planning Commission's approval of variances from the Subdivision Ordinance for the Wildwood Ridge Addition premlinary plat. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to defer Items 6 and 11. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items 6 and 11 were deferred. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 2, 4 — 5 and 7 - 10) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,315: To authorize the City Manager to apply for and enter into grant agreements with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for Community Block Grant Disaster Funding; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and enter into agreements for a CDBG Disaster Grant Application for the 12`h, Cedar, Pine and 13`h Streets Enhancement Project. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13,316; G -23 -429: To set June 7, 2011, as the date of hearing on the petition to abandon a portion of Forest Valley Lane along with all easement rights adjacent to Lots 12 and 13, Forest Valley Subdivision in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon a portion of Forest Valley Lane along with all easement rights adjacent to Lots 12 and 13 Forest Valley Subdivision. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13,317: To transfer City of Little Rock Land Bank property to Habitat for Humanity by quitclaim deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Development; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the Land Bank property located at 2209 West l0`h Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Habitat for Humanity for NSP2 development. Property Details: The property is a 4,300 square foot parcel that has a vacant structure on it that has been declared unsafe by the City's Code Enforcement Staff. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13,318: To transfer City of Little Rock Land Bank property to Habitat for Humanity by quitclaim deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Development; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: In an effort to maximize the City's revitalization efforts, staff would like to transfer the Land Bank property located at 2520 West 13`h Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Habitat for Humanity 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM for NSP2 development. Property Details: The property is a 5,940 square foot vacant lot with no structure. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13,319: To authorize the offering of up to $18,500,000 of City of Little Rock Arkansas Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2011; authorizing the execution of a bond purchase agreement; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 13,320: To award a contract to Solar Shade USA for the design and installation of a Zoo amphitheater shade structure for an amount not to exceed $64,213.00; to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Solar Shade USA for such services; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Repair of the damaged Zoo Amphitheater shade structure requires complete replacement of the center pole and shade cloth. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 13,321: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Ministry of Intercession, Inc., to provide Youth Initiative Programs (YIP) in the Southwest Little Rock target neighborhood; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into contracts with Ministry of Intercession, Inc., to provide YIP services (Male, Female and Hispanic -Male) for targeted neighborhood in Southwest Little Rock to Little Rock youth ages thirteen - eighteen. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 13,322: To authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with six (6) organizations to provide Summer Recreation Programs; and for other purposes. Staffrecommends approval. Synopsis: Enter into contracts with six (6) organizations to provide Summer Recreation Programs to Little Rock youth ages six — fifteen. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the Consent Agenda was approved. GROUPED ITEMS (Items 12 —14, 16 —17 and 20) Director Fortson made the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Kumpuris to move Item 20, which was listed under Separate Items, to Grouped Items. Director Wyrick stated that she would need to recuse from voting on Item 20 as her Bon- in -law was a partner in the law firm that represented the applicant. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wyrick recusing, Item 20 was moved to Grouped Items. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to move Item 15 from Grouped Items to Separate Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 15 was moved to Separate Items. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,428; Z- 6848 -A: To approve a modification to a Planned Zoning Development and provide for the establishment of a Planned Residential District titled Pleasant Tree Addition Revised Short-Form PD -R, located at the east end of Pickering Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 18,298 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to allow a revision to the previously- approved Planned Residential Development to allow for the construction of three (3) detached single - family units. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,429; Z -7585: To repeal Ordinance No. 19,127 and revoke a Planned Zoning District titled River Tower Short-Form PD -R Revocation, located on the northeast corner of River Bend Road and River Front Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a revocation of the existing PD -R zoning and the restoration of the previously -held 0-3, General Office District, zoning. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,430; Z -8631: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled 3013 Fair Park Boulevard Short-Form PD- O, located at 3013 Fair Park Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R -3, Single - Family, to PD -O to allow for the redevelopment of this site with a lodge for a fraternity chapter associated with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,432; Z -8645: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Bertha Harper Revocable Trust Short- Form PCD, located at 3316 -3320 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of this site from R -2, Single - Family, to Planned Commercial District to allow C -1, Neighborhood Commercial, uses as allowable uses for the existing non- residential building. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 20,433: To amend Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, providing for a deferral of Master Street Plan Construction Requirements for Lile Avenue; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral of construction of approximately 170 feet street improvements along Lile Avenue as required under the Master Street Plan for five (5) years, or until the adjacent property is developed whichever occurs first, for the property located south of Lile Avenue. 20. ORDINANCE NO. 20,437; Z- 5243 -B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Kirkpatrick Plaza Short-Form POD, located on the southwest corner of Birchwood Drive and Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and El Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning for two (2) R -2, Single - Family, zoned lots to Planned Office Development to allow for the removal of two (2) existing single - family homes and the construction of a parking lot to serve an adjacent office building. The ordinances were read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, 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 voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Wyrick recusing on Item 20, the ordinances were approved. SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 15 and 18 - 19) 15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,431; Z -8644: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Fewell Short-Form POD, located at 1226 Kaufman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is a rezoning of this site from 0-3, General Office District, to Planned Office Development to allow an addition to the existing single - family garage. The approval will retain 0-3, General Office District, uses as allowable uses for the property. 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 Hurst, 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. Howard Fewell, 1226 Kaufman Road: Stated that he wanted to add a 720 square foot garage to the existing shop and there would be no change in zoning. Eugenia Williams: Stated that she was a realtor and represented three (3) of the property owners that lived along Kaufman Road. Ms. Williams stated that the property owners were concerned that the applicant would be utilizing the garage for commercial use, which would increase the amount of traffic. Ms. Williams stated that the owners were planning to sell their property for commercial use and were concerned that the addition of the garage might complicate a future sale. Bob Hardin, 500 Main Street, North Little Rock: Stated that he represented the applicant and that the application did not request a change in zoning; only that an existing garage could be expanded. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM Wally Waller, 13301 Kanis Road: Stated that he lived in the area and supported Mr. Fewell's application. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 20,438; Z- 4411 -K: To approve a modification to a Planned Zoning Development and provide for the establishment of a Planned Commercial District titled Pleasant Ridge Town Center Revised Long -Form PCD, located on the southwest corner of Cantrell Road and Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending Ordinance No. 19,233 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously- approved PCD to allow for the creation of an additional lease parcel along Cantrell Road. 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 Hurst, 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. 19. ORDINANCE NO. 20,436; Z- 4596 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled Moore Short-Form PID, located at 9620 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is to rezone the property from R -2, Single - Family, to Planned Industrial Development to recognize the historical uses of the property. 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 Hurst, 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 stated that the property continued to be a nuisance in the neighborhood and asked what improvements the property owner would have to make should the zoning application be approved. Planning and Development Department Director Tony Bozynski stated that if approved, the property owner would be required to provide landscaping along the Baseline Road frontage to comply with the Landscape Ordinance. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM In addition, Mr. Bozynski stated that the property owner reported that the rear of the property would be cleaned. Director Wyrick asked why staff was supportive of the application. Mr. Bozynski stated that the property had a long history of industrial use, or auto - related uses, and that several years prior, the Land Use Plan for the property had been changed to Service Trade District on the rear portion and Suburban Office on the front portion and what was being proposed complied what the City determined was the appropriate land use for the location. Donna Moore: Stated that she had owned the property since 1956, and was currently leasing the property. Ms. Moore stated that she felt that the residential structure located on the property was structurally sound and did not need to be condemned. Ms. Moore stated that she would have the necessary repairs made so that she could rent the property. Ms. Moore stated that she had tried to sell the property for several years and if the zoning change were approved, she would be successful in locating a commercial business at the location. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition, the ordinance was approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 21 - 22) 21. ORDINANCE NO. 20,434; G -23 -427: To abandon the north 115 feet of the twenty (20) -foot wide alley right -of -way (block bounded by East 3`a, West 4th, Rock and Cumberland. Streets), located within Block 38, Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon the north 115 of the twenty (20)- foot wide alley right -of -way, located within Block 38, Original City of Little Rock. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, 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 Richardson, 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. Mayor Stodola asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. 7 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM 22. ORDINANCE NO. 20,435; G -23 -428: To abandon the south 82.7 feet of the sixteen (16) -foot wide alley right -of -way (block bounded by West l I'h Street, Maryland Avenue, Booker Street and Johnson Street), located within Block 2, Jones and Worthen's Addition to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 10 ayes; 0 nays; and I absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The adjacent property owner is requesting to abandon the south 82.7 feet of the sixteen (16) -foot wide alley right -of -way, located within Block 2, Jones and Worthen's Addition. Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing. The ordinance was read the first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, 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 Richardson, 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. Mayor Stodola asked if there were individuals present that wished to speak for or against the item. There being none present, Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved. PRESENTATION (Item 23) 23. PRESENTATION: February 2011 Financial Report — Sara Lenehan, Finance Department Director City Manager Bruce Moore stated that the February 2011 Financial Report would be deferred until the May 31, 2011, Little Rock City Board of Directors Agenda Meeting. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION Elizabeth Brooks: Stated that a CATA Bus route was need in the John Barrow area. Barbara Jones: Voiced her concern that a CATA Bus route was needed on John Barrow Road. Barbara Brown - Smith, 719 West 15`h Street: Invited the Board to a neighborhood celebration to welcome her son home from a tour in Afghanistan. Kenyon Lowe, Sr.: Voiced his concerns about Swaggerty Creek. Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Drive: Expressed his concerns regarding the enforcement of the ordinance related to parking in yards. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting May 17, 2011 6:00 PM Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: 9 APPROVED: C� Mark Stodola, Mayor