Board of Directors Meeting

 

March 7, 2017

6:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Award Presentation

National Merit Semi-Finalist Recognition

Colon Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

80 by 2018 Proclamation

 

 

Modifications

 

 

ADDITIONS:

M-1  RESOLUTION

Board Communication

 

To mandate a study by the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for all services that may have to be provided to a part of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City if Little Rock Wastewater extends service to such an area that is not part of the City; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval.  

 

Synopsis:  To conduct a study of the cost to provide various City services to areas that would be served by the Little Rock Wastewater if the Board of Directors amends its policy on extraterritorial   utility extensions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 4)

1.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Pugh’s Earthworks, in an amount not to exceed $78,531.90, to provide Lawn Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Pugh’s Earthworks to provide Lawn Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services at the Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1)-year contract with Pugh’s Earthworks for said services in an amount not to exceed $78,531.99, with a possibility of up to two (2) additional one (1)-year terms, or a portion thereof, by mutual agreement and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract. 

 

 

 

2.   RESOLUTION

To make appointment to the Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Appointment of Jim Keet to fill the unexpired Industry Position term of Warren Simpson.  Appointment of Andy Agar to serve his first four (4)-year Industry Position term. 

 

 

 

3.   RESOLUTION

To make appointment to the Racial & Cultural Diversity Commission; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  Appointment of LaQuieta Grayson to fill the unexpired Little Rock School Board Representative term of Reginald Merritt.

 

 

 

4.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Bill Fencing Company, in an amount not to exceed $253,616.40, to demolish existing fencing and to install  new fencing for the Lion Exhibit at the Little Rock Zoo; and for other purposes.  Staff recommends approval. 

Synopsis:  A resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Bills Fence Company to perform the demolition and installation of the Lion Exhibit enclosure and viewing area shade structures at the Little Rock Zoo.

 

 

 

CITIZEN COMMUNICATION

 

Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a specific item which has not been previously been brought to the attention of the Board and is not already on the Agenda. This time is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance, or other message to the Board of Directors. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen communications each meeting. No advance permission is required, but persons wishing to address the City Board are required to fill out a yellow card listing the specific subject to be addressed and hand to the City Clerk upon arrival. Citizen Communication will be held immediately following the Consent Agenda items on the first Tuesday and at the end of the printed Agenda on the third Tuesday.

 

 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 5 - 10)

5.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-4807-P:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Lot 1 Block 19, Wellington Park Revised Short-Form PD-O, located north of Wellington Village Road just east of the Kirk and Wellington Village Roads intersection, 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 to revise the previously-approved PD-O, Planned Development Office, to allow for the development of the site with two (2) buildings for elderly housing.  (Located in Ward 5)

 

6.    ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-6932-C:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Arkansas Association of the Nigerians African Heritage House Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 9802 Geyer Springs 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; and 2 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is proposing to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for an addition to the existing building.   (Located in Ward 2)

 

 

 

7.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-9183:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Wildwood Trails Long-Form PD--R, located on the south side of Denny Road in the 19000 block of Denny 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 1 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is requesting a rezoning of 39.987 acres from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, to allow for the development of the area with seventy-one (71) residential lots of attached and detached single-family homes. (Located in Ward 5)

 

 

 

8.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-9193:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Artios LLC Short-Form PD-R, located at 1901 North McKinley 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 seeking approval of a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the creation of a two (2) lot plat.  (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

 

9.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-9194:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Moody Long-Form PD-R, located at 10 Thomas Park Circle, 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-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow the site to contain three (3) residences as defined by the zoning ordinance.  (Located in Ward 5)

 

 

 

10.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-9195:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled Park View Addition Lots 1- 3; Block 15, Short-Form PD-R, located at 2823 North Pierce 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 requesting to rezone the site from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the construction of a new home on the site.  (Located in Ward 3)

 

 

 

SEPARATE ITEMS (Items 11 – 13)

11.   RESOLUTION

To authorize the Little Rock Wastewater Utility and the Little Rock Water Reclamation Commission to initiate a study to provide for services to residents located within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, but located outside the corporate limits of the City; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. 

 

 

 

12.   ORDINANCE

To seek inclusiveness on all City Boards and Commissions by assuring at least one (1) representative from each Ward serves on a Commission as a voting member; and for other purposes.

 

 

 

13.   ORDINANCE

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

Sketch

 

 

Z-8194-B:  To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled First Christian Church of Little Rock Short-Form PD-R, located at 14411 Taylor Loop 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 1 absent.  Staff recommends approval. 

 

Synopsis:  The applicant is proposing to revise and reinstate the previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development Residential, to allow for the development of the site with a new church and associated parking. (Located in Ward 4)

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 14)

14.   RESOLUTION

Board Communication

Write-Up

Zoning Map

Sketch

 

 

Z-8170-C:  To rescind the Little Rock Planning Commission’s action in denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Wastewater Treatment Plan on the property located at 25616 Highway 10; and for other purposes.  Planning Commission:  1 aye; 9 nays; and 1 absent.  Staff recommends denial.  (Deferred from September 6, 2016) (Deferred from December 6, 2016)

 

Synopsis:  The applicant, Rick Ferguson, through his attorney Philip Kaplan, is appealing the Planning Commission’s action in denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Wastewater Treatment Plant on the property located at 25616 Highway 10.  (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)

 

 

 

 

 

The Agenda Meeting for the March 21, 2017, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting will be held immediately following the March 7, 2017, Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting.