HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-13 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 21, 2013
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 21, 2013
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; Kumpuris
(enrolled at 6:10 PM); Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wright; and Mayor Stodola.
Directors Absent: Wyrick. Vice-Mayor Wright delivered the invocation, which was
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Battalion Chief Sam Summerville, Little Rock Fire Department
Gibbs Elementary International Magnet School "Kids Stick Together Project" Recognition
Little Rock Police Department Re-Accreditation Recognition Presentation
ADDITIONS
M-1 RESOLUTION: To make appointment to the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion
Commission; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Re-appointment of Larry Carpenter to serve his second four(4)-year term, said to term to
expire on May 1, 2017.
WITHDRAWALS
23. ORDINANCE: Z-8837: To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission's action in
denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a food store under 5,000 square-feet with
sales of beer or wine on the UU, Urban Use District, zoned property located at 314 East
6th Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 4 ayes; 5 nays; 1 absent; and 1 open position. Staff recommends denial of the resolution
rescinding the Planning Commission's action. (Withdrawn at the Applicant's Request)
Synopsis: Ibrahim Elsaidi is appealing the Planning Commission's action in denying his Conditional
Use Permit application to allow a food store under 5,000 square-feet with sales of beer at 314 East 6th
Street.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Adcock, to add Item M-1 to the
Consent Agenda and to withdraw Item 23 from the Agenda. By unanimous voice vote of
the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added to the Consent Agenda and Item
23 was withdrawn from the Agenda.
Director Richardson distributed copies of a proposed ordinance to execute a sole-source
contract with Crafton Tull and Associates for Phase 2 of the 12th Street Station. Director
Richardson stated that the City had received a $35,000.00 donation from Arkansas
Children's Hospital towards Phase 2 of the 12th Street Station and although Crafton Tull
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and Associates had been awarded the bid in 2009, the City Attorney had stated that
sole-source ordinance would need to be approved for them to remain as the contractor.
Director Richardson asked that the Board approve adding the sole-source ordinance to
the Grouped Items to ensure continuity in the construction of the facility and that all
timelines were met.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to add the ordinance
to the Grouped Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
ordinance was added to the Grouped Items as M-2.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 7 and Item M-1)
1. RESOLUTION NO. 13.691: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the Parking Citation Management Services Agreement awarded to
Professional Account Management, LLC, to allow for the purchase of eight (8) On-Street
Pay and Display Parking Station Meters; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: This is an amendment to the Parking Citation Management Services Agreement awarded
to Professional Account Management, LLC, herein after known as Duncan Solutions (Bid #9249)
signed July 22, 2010. That contract allowed for the amendment of the contract to utilize other
services and products provided by Duncan Solutions. In this case, the contract amendment is
specifically for the purchase of eight(8)On-Street Pay and Display Parking Station Meters.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13.692: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Scott Equipment Company in the amount of$167,000.00 for the purchase of two (2)
Backhoes for the Public Works Department, utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area
Council Cooperative Contract; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent
Capital&5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Scott
Equipment Company to purchase two (2) Backhoes at $83,800.00 each for a total of $167,600.00 for
the Public Works Department.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13.693: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant
agreement with Southwestern Energy Company for a $100,000.00 grant to be used for
the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Equipment to be installed at the City's
fueling station located at 501 Ferry Street; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement
with Southwestern Energy Company for a $100,000 grant to be used for the purchase of compressed
natural gas (CNG) fueling equipment to be installed at the City's fueling station located at 501 Ferry
Street. The grant agreement would allow Southwestern Energy to have fueling site access to
purchase CNG fuel for their fleet for ten (10)years.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 13.694: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to
purchase one (1) Asphalt Patching Truck, with Santex Truck Centers, LTD., providing
the truck chassis, in the amount of $76,124.00, and with Bergkamp, Inc., providing the
truck body, in the amount of $76,300.00, for a total amount of $152,424.00, utilizing the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Contract; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract to purchase
one (1)Asphalt Patching Truck, with Santex Truck Centers, Ltd., for the truck chassis in the amount
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of $76,124.00, and with Bergkamp, Inc., for the truck body in the amount of $76,300.00, for a total
amount of$152,424.00.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 13.695: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Enforcement Video, LLC, d/b/a Watch Guard Video, for the purchase of sixteen (16)
Police In-Camera Systems and associated hardware, software and installation, in the
total amount of $71,712.00. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital & 5/8-Cent Operational
Improvements Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Watch
Guard Video Company to purchase In-Camera Systems for sixteen (16) new Police Patrol Units. The
total of purchase for this equipment is $71,712.00 for the Little Rock Police Department.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 13,696: To authorize the purchase of a property offered for sale
to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to be used for Neighborhood Revitalization
Programs; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Staff has identified a parcel of property, located at 1524 South Martin Street, which is
being offered for sale that is located within the Land Bank Focus Area and is adjacent to five (5)
Land Bank properties. Property Details: The parcel is an 11,250 square-feet vacant lot with no
structure.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 13.697: To appoint a new Commissioner for the Quapaw Central
Business Improvement District #5 of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
Synopsis: Appointment of Cassandra Toro for a six(6)-year term.
M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 13,698: To make appointment to the Little Rock Advertising &
Promotion Commission; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Re-appointment of Larry Carpenter to serve his second four(4)-year term, said to term to
expire on May 1, 2017.
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 8 — 16 and Item M-2)
8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,719: Z-4923-M: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Shackleford Crossing Lot 5B Revised
Short-Form PCD, located on the northwest corner of Crossing Court and Shackleford
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 1 open
position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the PCD, Planned Commercial Development,zoning
for Lot 5B to allow for the construction of a hotel with a maximum height of sixty (60) feet and
ninety-three(93)guest rooms.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,720: Z-5258-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Rock Creek Crossing Revised Short-
Form PCD, located at 12206 West Markham Street, 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 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The request is to modify the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial District, to
add drive-thru windows to the two (2) retail buildings and remove the office building from the
approved site plan. The applicant has removed from the request the allowance of a billboard.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 20.721: Z-6278-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled LA Fitness Chenal Parkway Revised
Short-Form PCD, located at 11700 Chenal Parkway, 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 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to add a health studio or spa as an allowable use for the property.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 20.722: Z-6973-E: To revoke the Planned Commercial
Development zoning for Lot 8 The Villages at Colonel Glenn Long-Form PCD and
approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District
titled Lots 2 and 3 The Village at Colonel Glenn Long-Form PCD for property located
south of Colonel Glenn Road and west of David O. Dodd Road, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent and 1 open position. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: The request is a revocation of the current PCD, Planned Commercial Development,
zoning for Lot 8 the Villages at Colonel Glenn and the rezoning of Lots 2 and 3 from C-3 to PCD to
allow the development of two(2) automobile dealerships on this 8.04-acre site.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 20,723: Z-8611-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Eleven Two Eleven Cantrell Road
Center Revised Short-Form PCD, located on the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and
Woodland Heights 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 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for the placement of a drive-thru window and construction of a porte-cochere
along the eastern end of the proposed building.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 20.724: Z-8694-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District titled Meyer 2nd and Ringo Revised Short-Form
PCD, located at 207 Ringo Street, 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 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to amend the approved POD, Planned Office Development, to add a beauty
salon as an allowed use for Lot B Meyer Second and Ringo Subdivision.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 20.725: Z-8850: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled A&A Investment Short-Form PCD,
located on the northeast corner of West Markham and Fillmore Streets, 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 1 open position. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property from 0-3, General Office District,to
PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the development of the site with a two (2)-story
building containing 15,000 square-feet of office and retail space. The property is located within the
Hillcrest Design Overlay District.
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15. ORDINANCE NO. 20,726: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code Chapter 32,
Division 4 — Metered Parking, §§ 32-401 through 430; to establish pay and display
parking zones within the City; to establish fines for vehicles illegally parked in metered,
pay and display and unmetered spaces; to declare an emergency; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This is an amendment to Chapter 32, Division 4 — Metered Parking, to establish pay and
display parking zones within the City and to establish fines for vehicles illegally parked in metered,
pay and display, and unmetered restricted parking spaces.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 20,727: To dispense with the requirement of competitive bidding
and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., to
purchase sixteen (16) Motorola Radios for Police Patrol Cars for the Little Rock Police
Department, at a total cost of $98,518.00; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012
3/8-Cent Capital & 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Motorola Solutions, Inc., the sole supplier of the radio equipment, to purchase sixteen (16) Motorola
Radios for Police Patrol Cars for the Little Rock Police Department at a total cost of$98,518.00.
M-2. ORDINANCE NO. 20.731: To grant a contract to Crafton Tull & Associates, Inc.,
to provide design assistance for the 12th Street Renovation Project; to dispense with the
requirement of competitive bids; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Cazort, 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. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the emergency clause for Item 15 was approved. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item M-2 was
approved.
Mayor Stodola stated that he had received several cards from individuals that wanted to
speak in regards to Items 17 — 21 and he understood that an agreement regarding Item
22 had been reached and asked if any of the Board Members objected to addressing the
Public Hearing for Item 22 at that time. There being no objections, Item 22 was
addressed next.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 22)
22. RESOLUTION NO. 13.700: Z-3689-K: To rescind the Little Rock Planning
Commission's action in denying a Zoning Site Plan Review request for LISA Academy
Charter School to allow an increase in the number of students served from 600 to 800
for property located at 21 and 23 Corporate Hill Drive, in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 3 ayes; 7 nays; 0 absent; and 1 open
position. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a Zoning Site Plan
Review request to allow for an increase in the student population from 600 to 800 students.
Mayor Stodola opened the public hearing and asked if there were individuals present
that wished to speak for or against the item.
Luanne Baroni. 21 Corporate Hill Drive: Stated that she served as the Middle School
Principal for LISA Academy. Ms. Baroni apologized for the original oversight that had
resulted in the matter before the Board. Ms. Baroni stated that in April 2012, when LISA
Academy was approved by the Arkansas State Board of Education for a cap increase
from 600 students to 800 students, they had made an unintentional mistake in not
following the prescribed process for modifying the zoning to allow for the increase in
students. Ms. Baroni stated that the school recognized that the traffic congestion as a
result of the increase in the number of students had been disruptive to the neighbors.
Ms. Baroni reported that since the fall of 2012, they had worked diligently to try find a
solution that worked for the school and for their neighbors. Ms. Baroni reported that she
felt that their current plan was an effective solution. Ms. Baroni stated that after
consulting with a traffic engineer, the school had adjusted dismissal times, had assigned
more staff to direct and monitor traffic, had met with the neighbors to address their
concerns and had made a school-wide commitment to constantly and consistently
monitor the issue to ensure that the former traffic conditions did not reoccur. Ms. Baroni
distributed copies of a list of the following commitments that the school promised to
maintain:
1. LISA Academy shall not request an increase in the student enrollment cap at
the Corporate Hill buildings beyond 800 students.
2. LISA Academy shall employ two (2) security guards or off-duty Police Officers
to work on Executive Court and Corporate Hill Drive to keep traffic from stacking
for one (1)-month at the beginning of each school year, and will maintain one (1)
security guard or off-duty Officer for the remainder of the school year
3. Special events, sporting events, math and science fairs, will be conducted no
earlier than 5:30 PM on weekdays, or on weekends or holidays.
4. LISA Academy shall complete all landscaping requirements no later than
August 19, 2013.
5. LISA Academy shall maintain or improve the current efficiency of traffic, and
shall increase the time between dismissals of grades from twenty-five (25)
minutes up to fifty (50) minutes if, in consultation with neighbors there is an
agreement this would improve conditions.
City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that since LISA Academy had asked to amend the
site plan, he suggested the resolution be amended to include the language.
Vice-Mayor Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to amend the
resolution to include the five (5) requirements. By unanimous voice vote of the Board
Members present, the resolution was amended.
Dennis Davis, 5 Castle Rock Cove: Stated that he was a parent of a student at LISA
Academy and asked that the Board reverse the Planning Commission's decision.
Richard Worsham. 320 Executive Center Drive: Stated that he owned a law firm that
was in close proximity to the school. Mr. Worsham stated that he had held a meeting at
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his office with neighbors in the area and did not feel that LISA Academy sincerely cared
about any of their concerns. Mr. Worsham stated that the hoped that LISA Academy
would be held to the list of requirements.
Mayor Stodola asked that staff update the Board as to the presentation made to the
Planning Commission regarding the application. Planning & Development Department
Zoning and Subdivision Manager Dana Carney stated that the application before the
Planning Commission had included the provisions from the traffic study that had been
conducted. Mr. Carney stated that prior to the Planning Commission Meeting, Planning
& Development Staff had visited the campus literally every school day to observe the
queuing and the stacking and to observe the dismissal of the Middle School and High
School. Mr. Carney stated that the changes that had been made by the school had
made tremendous improvements in the area.
Director Cazort stated that he had an issue with the wording of No. 5 of the
requirements, where it stated... if, in consultation with neighbors there is an agreement
this would improve conditions. Director Cazort stated the implication of an agreement
meant that the neighbors and LISA Academy were in agreement and if LISA Academy
did not agree, then there would be no increase in the dismissal times. Director Cazort
stated that in his mind, that gave LISA Academy veto power over the issue and there
needed to be different language to determine when the dismal times needed to be
increased. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the language could be amended to
read... if, in consultation with LISA Academy and the neighbors, the City Manager
determines that this would improve conditions.
Director Fortson made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to amend the
resolution to incorporate the appropriate wording as recommended by the City Attorney.
Mayor Stodola asked if LISA Academy would be open to the change of wording. Legal
Counsel for LISA Academy stated that they would be okay with the change in wording.
Mr. Worsham stated that he was satisfied with the addition of the wording.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was amended.
Terry Moore, 320 Executive Center Drive: Stated that he had developed the commercial
area and that he wanted the concerns of the businesses to be addressed.
Randall Moore, 320 Executive Center Drive: Stated that he was a property manager for
one of the properties located in the area and was okay with the change as long as the
enrollment stayed at 800 students.
Angelica Stewart. 49 Westfield L000: Stated that she was a student at LISA Academy
and asked the Board to support the application.
Mayor Stodola closed the public hearing.
Director Hurst made the motion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Wright, to approve the
resolution as amended. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
resolution as amended was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 17 - 21)
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17. RESOLUTION 13.699: To identify 2013, 2014 and 2015 expenditures in various
Wards for Capital Projects funded from the proceeds of the 3/8-Cent Capital Sales and
Compensating Use Tax and the 2013 Capital Improvement Bonds for streets and
drainage; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Resolution adopting the 2013 through 2015 Capital Improvements Program for Streets
and Drainage.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to approve the
resolution.
City Manager Moore stated that a series of Ward Meetings had been held and as a
result of some of the dialogue that was heard, the following changes were being
recommended:
Pr, Continued ProjectsWard One Sales Tax Projects
28th Street at Barber Street ($400,000) South Tyler Street from West 30' Street
to West 32nd Street ($370,000) *Moved
from Ward 2
Roosevelt Road Sidewalk ($67,000) Increase Miscellaneous Sidewalk
Allocation ($97,000)
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l�llard One Bond Projects
Wright Avenue Viaduct Grant Match 17' Street from Woodrow Street to Brown
($1,200,000) Street ($1,000,000)
Plantation Drive at Pickett Drive Drainage
($200,000)
Ward Two Sales Tax Projects
South Tyler Street from West 30th Street Abigail Street from 8th Street to 10th Street
to West 32' Street ($370,000) *Moved to ($370,000)
Ward 1
Geyer Springs Railroad Grant Match Dailey Drive Sidewalk ($50,000)
($1,500,000)
10th Street from Abigail Street to
Washington Street ($550,000)
Maryland Avenue from Elm Street to
Lewis Street & Elm Street from 8th Street
to Maryland Avenue ($500,000)
Fair Park Boulevard Traffic Calming
($400,000)
City Manager Moore stated that the City had been transparent in going through the
process and that not every project would be able to be completed in the first round;
however, they would be completed in the subsequent rounds.
Jackie Randhall, 36 Whitmore Circle: Stated that she lived in Ward 1 in the South End
community and felt that the area had been deprived for many years. Ms. Randhall
stated that she was against the resolution due to the fact that none of the projects were
scheduled for the South End community.
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Chrvstal Gray, 28 Whitmore Circle: Stated that at the public meeting, she had
expressed concern regarding the lack of projects in the South End area. Ms. Gray
stated that she had submitted a request for curbs & drainage in Whitmore Circle and
Swaggerty Branch; however, the request had been misplaced.
City Manager Bruce Moore stated that staff had not been able to find where the request
had been submitted; however, the item had been discussed at the Ward 1 Meeting. City
Manager Moore reported that Public Works Staff had conducted a site visit and
estimated the cost of the project to be approximately $1.2 million dollars. City Manager
Moore stated that over the next three (3) years there were nine (9) projects that had
been recommended for the South End area, including eight (8) street resurfacing
projects and a drainage project on Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive.
Cecil Ennett, 621 East 16th Street: Stated that he had initially been opposed to the
resolution; however, after hearing the presentation, he was in support. Mr. Ennett stated
that he was concerned that there were several schools in their vicinity that did not have
good sidewalks.
Kaitlin Lott, 906 AoDerson Street: Stated that she was opposed to the resolution in that
she did not feel like there were enough public meetings and she urged the Board to
defer the item until the City could hold additional public meetings.
Caleb Baumgardner, 2420 Riverfront Drive: Stated that he lived in the Riverdale area,
and he did not feel that there were enough public meetings.
City Manager Moore stated that meetings were held in the fall to discuss the process of
how the City would take requests from the public. City Manager Moore stated that once
all the requests were reviewed, meetings were held in each of the Wards, as well as
many neighborhood association meetings.
Pam Adcock, 6205 Hinkson Road: Stated that as a resident of Southwest Little Rock,
she was in support of the resolution.
Jackson Bittner, 209 East 8th Street: Stated that he was against the resolution due to
the fact that the sidewalk project on Roosevelt Road had been removed.
Pat Gee, 8409 Dowan Drive: Stated that she lived in Southwest Little Rock and thanked
the Board for the projects that were scheduled for the area.
Maaaie Downey. 2022 South Izard Street: Stated that she was against the resolution
due to the fact that the sidewalk project on Roosevelt Road had been removed.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was
approved.
Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, for the Board to take a
fifteen (15)-minute recess. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
Board took a fifteen (15)-minute recess.
18. ORDINANCE: To condemn a certain structure in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas,
as structural, fire and health hazards; to provide for summary abatement procedures; to
direct City Manager to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove said
structure; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
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Synopsis: To condemn a commercial structure located at 5410 South University Avenue due to the
fact that the owner failed to complete the repairs within the specified time frame per the Board of
Directors.
The ordinance was read a 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 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.
Planning & Development Department Building Codes Manager Chuck Givens reported
that the property had previously been before the Board of Directors on February 19,
2013, and at that time, a sixty (60)-day extension was granted to give the owner
additional time to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Givens stated that following an
inspection on April 22, 2013, a Stop Work Order had been issued due to the fact that the
work had not been completed. Mayor Stodola asked if any work had been completed on
the structure. Mr. Givens stated that some work had been completed on the front
structure; however, at the end of the sixty (60)-day extension, the property was still not in
compliance.
Dale Duke, 212 Center Street: Stated that he represented the owner, Lee Jordan. Mr.
Duke stated that Mr. Jordan had obtained a permit on February 25, 2014, and the Stop
Work Order was issued on April 22, 2013, which he felt cut Mr. Jordan short six (6) days
to complete the work. Mr. Duke distributed copies of photographs to demonstrate the
work that had been completed to-date on the structures. Mr. Duke asked that the Board
grant Mr. Jordan additional time to complete the work to bring the structures into
compliance.
Director Adcock stated that the neighbors had reported that prior to the Stop Work
Order, the neighbors had reported that no work had been completed for several days
and she asked that the Board follow-through with the condemnation of the property.
Director Cazort stated that Mr. Jordan had indicated to the Board that he could complete
the work within sixty (60) days; however, in looking at the photographs, only minimal
work had been completed and he did not feel that sixty (60) days of work had been
completed.
City Manager Moore stated that in the past, any an extension granted by the Board took
effect the day after the time was granted. City Manager Moore stated that the property
was a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) and that there were several items that
were to have been completed during the sixty (60) days. Mr. Givens reported that on
January 25, 2011, Mr. Jordan, representing Supreme Auto Sales, was granted a PCD
for the property. As part of the PCD, landscaping and parking was to have been
completed, in addition to bringing the structures up to code.
Mr. Jordan stated that he had started work on the interior of the building and had
discovered termites, which required additional work to be completed. Mr. Jordan stated
that he had been working on the structures up until the time that the Stop Work Order
was issued. Vice-Mayor Wright asked how much additional time he thought was needed
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to complete the work. Mr. Jordan stated that he would like an additional sixty (60) days
to complete the project.
Vice-Mayor Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to defer action on
the item for sixty (60) days. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director
Adcock voting in opposition, the motion passed.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 20,728: 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 City Staff to take such action as is necessary to raze and remove
said structures; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Ten (10) residential structures in dilapidated and/or burned condition causing a negative
environmental impact on the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.
The ordinance was read a 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. 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.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 20,729; Z-8835-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Magnolia Hill Long-Form PD-C,
located at 5110 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 1 open position. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is to rezone the property from R-2, Single-Family, to PD-C, Planned
Development Commercial, to allow the applicant to use a portion of their ownership to allow outdoor
venues such as weddings and fund raisers. There will be no fireworks in conjunction with the
events. The approval is limited to the applicant's ownership.
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. 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 stated that the item had previously been before the Board and asked
what changes had been made to the application. City Manager Moore stated that the
fireworks component had been removed from the application.
Baker Kurrus, 10816 Crestdale Lane: Stated that he was legal counsel for the applicant.
Mr. Kurrus stated that he felt that the zoning was appropriate for the area and would be
glad to answer any questions after all the individuals that wanted to speak regarding the
item had a chance to do so.
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Alda Ellis, 5110 Stagecoach Road: Stated that she and her husband had lived on the
property for over thirty (30) years and that when the events (such as weddings) were
over, they still utilized the facility has a home.
Buddy Ellis. 5110 Stagecoach Road: Stated that they wanted to continue to be able to
hold weddings and corporate fundraisers at the facility and wanted to continue to be a
good neighbor to the area.
Ashley Diggs, 5124 Stagecoach Road: Stated that she and her family had lived next
door to the property for the past five (5) years and that the noise level had never been an
issue to them.
Grant Murray, 6609 Greenbank, North Little Rock: Stated that he represented Antioch
Missionary Baptist Church and Seminary and they were in full support of the application.
Rachelle Moore, 3201 Bankhead Drive: Stated that she was the Sales Manager for the
Holiday Inn Airport and that Magnolia Hill had been a good addition to their weekend
business.
Masen Ellis, 820 North Street: Stated that had grown up at the property and asked that
the Board approve the application.
Henry Gilmore, 5912 Forestview Road: Stated that he lived in the Pecan Lakes
Subdivision and that they were still concerned about the traffic and noise. Mr. Gilmore
stated that the neighborhood was okay with weddings only and not special events.
Denise White, 5702 Pecan Lake Road: Stated that she lived in the Pecan Lakes
Subdivision and that she was concerned about the increased traffic that the special
events would generate and where overflow parking would occur.
Vice-Mayor Wright asked if overflow parking would infringe on the neighborhood. Mr.
Kurrus stated that all parking would take place on-site. Vice-Mayor asked how large the
parking area was at the facility. Mr. Kurrus stated that there was approximately eight (8)
to ten (10) acres of land dedicated to parking. Mr. Ellis stated that they could park
approximately 150 vehicles on-site. Mr. Kurrus stated that the facility was a non-peak
traffic generator and would not interfere with morning or afternoon rush hour.
Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Hendrix, to call the question
on the vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to
vote was called.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Adcock voting in opposition,
the ordinance was approved.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 20.730: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 2-116 (1988)
that sets the compensation for the Board of Directors; and for other purposes.
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. 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.
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Mayor Stodola stated that the salary for the Board had been the same from almost
twenty (20) years and that based on a review of the compensation of Elected Officials in
comparable municipalities, he had brought forth the ordinance to increase the salary
from $12,000.00 a year to $18,000.00 with a $250.00 a month stipend to cover
expenses.
Baker Kurrus. 10816 Crestdale Lane: Stated that he had served on the Little Rock
School District Board of Directors for twelve (12) years and he thought the increase was
a fair reflection of all that the Board Members did.
By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hines voting in opposition,
the ordinance was approved.
CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
Ester Jackson, 1203 Liberty Drive, Jacksonville, AR: Renovation of Dairy Bar
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hurst, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Susa�p Lrgley, City Clerk Mark Stodola, Mayor
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