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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-11Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 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; Cazort; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; Fortson; Adcock; Vice Mayor Kumpuris; and Mayor Stodola. Director Fortson delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION: IAFF Update on MDA Campaign and Camp Sunshine ADDITIONS: M -1 MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting of July 5, 2011, and July 19, 2011; and the Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting of July 11, 2011. M -2 RESOLUTION 13362: To approve construction/rehabilitation of eight (8) single - family dwellings as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2); and for other purposes. Synopsis: Construction /rehabilitation of eight (8) residential structures as part of the NSP2 Program. DEFERRAL: 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Appointments to City of Little Rock Boards and Commissions. Synopsis: Central Arkansas Transit Authority Board of Directors (2 Positions; City Beautiful Commission (1 Position); Civil Service Commission (2 Positions); Community Housing Advisory Board (1 Position); Historic District Commission (5 Positions); Little Rock Port Authority (4 Positions); Little Rock Sanitary Sewer Committee (3 Positions); Midtown Redevelopment District No. 1 Advisory Board (1 Position); Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission (5 Positions); River Market District Design Review Committee (1 Position); and Sister Cities Commission (1 Position). Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to add Items M -1 and M- 2 to the Consent Agenda and to defer Item 15 until September 20, 2011. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Items M -1 and M -2 were added to the Consent Agenda and Item 15 was deferred until September 20, 2011. Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1— 7 and Items M -1 & M -2) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 13,355; Z -8610: To set October 3, 2011, as the date of hearing on the petition to rescind the denial of the establishment of a Planned Zoning District titled McDonald's Short-Form PCD, located at 104 South University Avenue; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: S ayes; S nays; and I absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The request is an appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of a requested rezoning from C -3, General Commercial District, to PCD to allow for the construction of a McDonald's restaurant on this site. The site is located within the Mid -Town Design Overlay District. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 13356; G -25 -211: To change the name of a portion of Lile Avenue to Baptist Health Drive; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Baptist Health is requesting that the name of that portion of Lile Avenue, from its eastern terminus to its intersection with Medical Center Drive on the west, be changed to Baptist Health Drive. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 13357: To set September 20, 2011, as the date of hearing on the proposed uses of 2012 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funding; and for other purposes. Synopsis: As a regulatory requirement, a public hearing must be conducted regarding the proposed uses of 2012 CDBG, HOME and HOPWA Funding, which the City expects to receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 13358: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by warranty deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 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 accept the donation of the property located at 9200 Adkins Street. Property Details: The parcel is a 8,712 square -foot lot with no structure. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 13359: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by special warranty deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 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 accept the donation of the property located at 3215 West 17`h Street. Property Details: The parcel is a 7,000 square -foot lot with a structure that has been declared unsafe and vacant by Code Enforcement Staff. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 13360: To accept title to property donated to the City of Little Rock by warranty deed, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 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 accept the donation of the property located at 2105 Boyce Street. Property Details: The parcel is a 6,600 square -foot lot with no structure. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 13.361: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a towing service contract with each company that responded successfully to the City's request for qualifications. Staffrecommends approval. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM Synopsis: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into towing services contracts with Metro Towing and Recovery, LLC, and with Asher Wrecker Service, Inc., for a period of one (1)- year beginning October 1, 2011. M -1 MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting of July 5, 2011, and July 19, 2011; and the Little Rock City Board of Directors Reconvened Meeting of July 11, 2011. M -2 RESOLUTION 13,362: To approve construction/rehabilitation of eight (8) single - family dwellings as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2); and for other purposes. Synopsis: Construction/rehabilitation of eight (8) residential structures as part of the NSP2 Program. 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 8 -13) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,462; Z- 5756 -D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Bowman Heights Center Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 301 and 303 South 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; 1 nay; and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a revision to the PCD zoning to allow for the addition of audio and video equipment installation, including car audio sales and installation, as an allowable use for the site. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,463; Z- 6274 -C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Rodney's Cycle House Short-Form PCD, located at 9110 Interstate 30, 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 applicant is requesting approval of a PCD to allow for the use of this existing, developed site for motorcycles sales and service, trailer sales, restaurant with a bar, motorcycle auctions, rental or motorcycle storage space, an apartment or living space, barber shop and outside special events (charity and other). 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,464; Z- 8386 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Edgemere Park Short-Form PCD, located at 807 Kirby 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 applicant is proposing to amend the previously - approved PD-R to allow for the development of the site as multi - family with three (3) buildings containing four (4) units in each building. W Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM 11. ORDINANCE NO. 20,465; Z- 8661 -A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Bean Short-Form PCD, located at 516 Ridgeway Drive, 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 applicant is requesting a rezoning from R -2, Single - Family, to PD-R to allow for the screening of a former carport. The existing structure does not comply with the side yard setback per the zoning district. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,466; Z -8668: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled 104 North Cedar Street Short-Form PCD, located at 104 North Cedar Street, 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 property located at 104 North Cedar Street is presently zoned C -3, General Commercial District. The owner is requesting to rezone the site to PCD to add single- family as an allowable use in addition to maintaining the C -3, General Commercial District uses as allowable alternate uses for the site. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 20,467; Z -8676: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled 1109 North Palm Street Short-Form PCD, located at 1109 North Palm Street, 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 applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from R -2, Single - Family, to PD-R to allow for two (2) additions to the existing single - family home located at 1109 North Palm Street. The property is located within the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. The development does not meet the setbacks typically required by the zoning district. The ordinances were read a 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 Hurst, 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. SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 14) 14. ORDINANCE NO. 20,468: To condemn certain structures in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to direct the City Attorney to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said structures; declaring an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Nine (9) residential structures in dilapidated and/or burned condition causing a negative environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located. 4 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM The ordinance was read a 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. 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. Linda Henson, 1604 Geyer Street: Stated that she lived in the neighborhood where one of the structures on the demolition list was located and that she was supportive of the demolition. Gary Lopez, 1608 Geyer Street: Stated that he lived in the neighborhood where one of the structures on the demolition list was located and that he was supportive of the demolition. Abraham Bogoslaysky, 111 Center Street: Stated that he represented Leon Duelmer, who had three (3) properties that were being considered on the demolition ordinance. Mr. Bogoslaysky stated that none of the structures were fire damaged and Mr. Duelmer was requesting an extension so that he could rehab the properties. Director Fortson asked if there had been any commitment by the owner to rehab the structures prior to the placement on the demolition list. Mr. Bogoslaysky stated that he doubted if there had been any type of commitment. Director Fortson asked how long the structures had been unoccupied. City Manager Moore Bruce Moore stated that staff had estimated that the structures had been unoccupied for over twenty (20) years. In addition, Mr. Moore stated that there had been no record of water to the property since 2000. Director Hurst asked if Mr. Duelmer had owned the property for the twenty (20) years that it had been vacant. Mr. Duelmer stated that he had owned the property for those twenty (20) years. Director Hurst asked if Mr. Duelmer had ever received any kind of notice regarding the property from the City. Mr. Duelmer stated that in the past he had received several premise notices. Mr. Duelmer stated that he had lived in one of the structures until several months prior and was forced to move due to the fact that his electricity had been shut off and the meter removed. Code Enforcement Supervisor Tracy Roark stated that Central Arkansas Water reported that their records indicated that the structure located at 3804 Bowers Street had never had a meter to the unit. Mr. Roark stated that in May 2010, staff had met with Mr. Duelmer in an attempt to bring properties into compliance; however, after no improvements, the structures were declared substandard. Director Wright stated that she had lived in the neighborhood for over eighteen (18) years and that the structures had never been occupied or livable during that time. Director Wright stated that the neighbors were tired of the condition of the structures and were concerned that their property values might decline due to the condition of the properties. 5 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting September 6, 2011 6:00 PM 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. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION The following individuals spoke on issues that were not included on the agenda. Daniel Lewis, 2115 Howard Street: Abandon houses and lots that need cut. Luke Skrable, 9602 Woodford Drive: Lack of operating revenues? Leta Anthony: Re -Entry Programs Derek Dooley: Tom Ezell: Support of Sales Tax Increase. Robert Webb, 2209 South Martin Street: Sales Tax. Bill Fitzgerald, 604 North Palm Street: City Sales Tax. Barbara Jones: Need of taxes. Lola A. Culbreath, 1308 West Charles Bussey Avenue: City Sales Tax. Jess Askew: Sales Tax Support. Keith Canfield, 308 Rock Street: City Sales Tax. Tad Bohannon, 5 Patriot Circle: City Sales Tax. Ricky Hicks: City Sales Tax. Vice Mayor Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: 2 APPROVED: , Y!, , Mark Stodola, Mayor