Board of Directors Meeting
June 4, 2019
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director B.J. Wyrick
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
National Homeownership Month
Proclamation
Modifications
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ADDITIONS: |
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M-1 RESOLUTION |
To certify Local
Government Endorsement of Arkansas Laser Services, LLC, located at 2200
Commercial Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to participate in the Arkansas Tax
Back Program, as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2706(D) of the
Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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M-2 ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 2,
Article VII, § 2-330-13 of the Revised Code of Ordinances (1988) of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide for the adoption by reference of the
Code regarding the composition of the Little Rock Commission on Children Youth
and Families; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
Agenda
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 6) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Bill Knight Ford Fleet Center, in
an amount not to exceed $62,652.00, for the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150
Crew Cab 4x4 Trucks for the Public Works Department; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Bill Knight Ford Fleet Center for
the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 Trucks for the Public Works
Department. |
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2. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a contract to JCI Construction, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $1,221,271.50, for West Baseline Road Improvements; and for other
purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with JCI Construction, Inc., for Street and Drainage Improvements
on West Baseline Road from Stagecoach Road to Wimbledon Loop, Project No.
16-7-ST-239, Bid Event No. 469. |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with JHL Builders, LLC, for the
revitalization of property located at 1519 East Twin Lakes Drive in the Twin
Lakes Subdivision utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds; and
for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: In an
effort maximize the revitalization efforts, the Housing and Neighborhood
Programs Community Development Division would like to rehabilitate the
property for revitalization in the Twin Lakes Neighborhood for affordable
housing to be sold to an eligible low-to-moderate income buyer. The current Median
Market Price for comparable homes in the area is $95,000.00. The structure, which is approximately 1,278
square-feet and on a 9,100 square-foot lot, is currently owned by the City of
Little Rock and will be rehabilitated using HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) Funds. The structure
will be sold as affordable housing. |
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4.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to renew contracts for housing opportunities for persons with
AIDS (HOPWA), in a total combined amount not to exceed $382,346.80, for a one
(1) year term; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorization for City Manager to enter
into contract for Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) grant
funding to the Pulaski County Community Services in a total amount not to
exceed $382,346.80 for one (1)-year.
The City will have the option to renew the term two (2) times in one
(1)-year increments with the right to terminate the agreement upon completion
of the Federally-Funded Housing Programs. |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,667 (November 21, 2017) to approve an increase
in construction cost with JHL Builders, LLC, in the amount of $19,600.00, to
change the exterior siding for properties located at 4709 and 4711 Charles
Bussey Boulevard; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval to authorize an increase to the
Construction Contract with JHL Builders, LLC, for the properties located at
4709 & 4711 Charles Bussey Boulevard.
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
use of the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract as an option for
the acquisition of commodities and services for the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. |
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CITIZEN
COMMUNICATION Three (3) minutes are allowed to present a specific
item that is not already on the Agenda. This time is allotted for any person
to express a written or oral viewpoint, or other message to the Board of Directors.
A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allotted for citizen communications each
meeting. Individuals wishing to
address the City Board during Citizen Communication will be required to
submit a yellow card to the City Clerk prior to the official start of the
meeting. Citizen Communication Cards
are available on the table in the hallway located outside of the Board
Chambers. 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. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 7) |
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7.
ORDINANCE |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,683 (December 18, 2018), adjust the Fiscal Year
2019 Budget Ordinance to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments for the
General and Street Funds; to declare
an emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Five (5) adjustments need to be made to the
2019 Budget to adjust for changes in anticipated revenues and
expenditures. |
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 8 - 18) |
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8. ORDINANCE |
Z-2771-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled 22 Daven Court Short-Form PD-R, located at 22 Daven Court, Little
Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 1 nay and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting approval of a
PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, zoning to recognize the existing use
on the property; a single-family residence and a detached second dwelling
unit. No changes are proposed to the
property. The utilities are currently
shared, and the applicant is proposing to separate the utilities. Both units are rental. (Located in Ward 2) |
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9. ORDINANCE |
Z-4029-C:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Orion
Federal Credit Union Short-Form PD-O, located at 1019 North University Avenue,
Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays and 2
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting approval of
PD-O, Planned Development – Office, zoning to allow for the development of
the site with a 3,070 square-foot, one (1)-story Credit Union Branch
Building. The proposal includes a
fifteen (15)-space parking lot, and right-in and right-out driveways are to
be constructed off of both University Avenue and Evergreen Drive. Covered drive-thru services and ATM lanes
will be located on the south side of the new building. (Located in Ward 3) |
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10. ORDINANCE |
Z-5570-D:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled TRL
Properties Revised Short-Form PD-O, located at 12418 and 12420 Cantrell 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 owners of 12418 Cantrell Road have
acquired the vacant lot adjacent to the west.
They are requesting approval of a revision to the PD-O, Planned
Development – Office, zoning to allow them to combine the two (2) lots into
one (1) lot, all zoned PD-O. No
changes to the development are proposed.
(Located in Ward 4) |
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11. ORDINANCE |
Z-6810-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Dogwood Partners Short-Form PD-O, located at 3023 West 7th 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 approval of a
POD, Planned Office Development, zoning to allow for
the renovation of the building for professional office space. The plan indicates a future 1,860
square-foot addition although there are no immediate plans to expand. (Located in Ward 3) |
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12. ORDINANCE |
Z-7854-F:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District titled
Grow Learning Center Revised Short-Form PID, located at 5 Remington Cove,
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 revision to
the PID, Planned Industrial Development, expanding onto the western lot to
allow a new 10,000 square-foot classroom and administration building and for
expansion of the parking lot and drives.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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13. ORDINANCE |
Z-9402:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Greenhaw Properties Short-Form PD-R, located
at 3523 West Capitol Avenue, 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
PD-R zoning to allow for splitting this 50’ x 136’ lot into two (2) lots with
one (1) single-family dwelling on each lot.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-9404:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled 517 Maple Street Short-Form PD-R, located at 517 Maple Street, 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 3
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting approval of a
PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, to recognize the existing duplex.
The applicant states he attempted to refinance the property and the lender
was unable to underwrite the loan because the building’s current zoning is
inconsistent with its use. No changes are proposed to the building or
property. (Located in Ward 3) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-9405:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Innovation Valley Short-Form PD-R, located southwest of 13815 and
13823 Fern Valley 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 1
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting approval of
PD-R zoning for this 2.72-acre lot to allow for construction of a 40’ x 50’
climate-controlled metal building for personal storage. The applicant’s home
is located on a property one lot removed from this lot. The two (2) lots are
actually connected by a third lot (the lake lot) also owned by this
applicant. (Located in Ward 6) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-9407:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Village at the Gateway Long-Form PRD, located west of the existing
Village at the Gateway Phase II, four (4) blocks west of Vimy Ridge 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 now proposing a PRD,
Planned Residential Development, zoning to allow for the combining of pairs
of the thirty (30)-foot wide townhouse style lots into forty-eight (48),
sixty (60)-foot wide lots to be developed with a mixture of triplex and
fourplex units. (Located in Ward 7) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-9409:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Fletcher Ridge Long-Form PRD, located on the north side of Kanis Road,
west of Chenal Downs 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 applicants are requesting approval of
PRD, Planned Residential Development, zoning for this 52 +/- acre property to
allow for the phased development of a single family residential subdivision
containing 205 lots, six (6) tracts and 6,910 linear-feet of new public
street. (Located in Ward 5) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
To repeal Little
Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 21,700 (March 5, 2019); to direct that a
competitive selection process begin for a Branding Program for the 12th
Street Corridor; to declare an
emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: On March 5, 2019, the City authorized a
Sole-Source Contract with Crafton Tull & Associates to develop a Branding
Program for the 12th Street Corridor. The justification is that
the monies for the agreement had been provided by entities other than the
City. This ordinance repeals that earlier ordinance, and directs that a
competitive process begin. |
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SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 19) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-9408:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled
Shackleford Forest Communities Long-Form POD, located at 5600 South
Shackleford 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 3
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting POD, Planned
Office Development, zoning for this 27.9-acre tract. The property is proposed to be divided into
four (4) lots for a substance abuse inpatient, outpatient, research
treatment facility. (Located in Ward 7) |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 20) |
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20. RESOLUTION |
Z-9291-A:
To approve a Revised
Conditional Use Permit to allow revisions to an existing Prayer Garden Use on
the property located at 2700 Brown Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; and for
other purposes. Planning Commission: 2 ayes; 7 nays and 2 absent. Staff recommends denial. Synopsis: The applicant, Dr. Carolyn Smith, is
appealing the Planning Commission’s action in denying a revised Conditional
Use Permit to allow revisions to an existing prayer garden located at 2700
Brown Street. (Located in Ward 1) |
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UPDATES (Item 21) |
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21. UPDATE |
Arkansas River
Flooding Update |