August 15, 2017
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION: Director Lance Hines
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Little Rock Fire Department
Accreditation Recognition
Little Rock Salutes, Featuring US Navy
Cruisers
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 - 13) |
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1. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a contract to Gene Summers Construction, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $191,046.06, for Abigail Street Improvements from 10th
Street to 11th Street; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Gene Summers Construction, Inc., for construction of the
Abigail Street Improvements from 10th Street to 11th
Street, Project No. 16-2-ST-2; Bid No. 17017.
(Located in Ward 2) |
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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 $94,452.00, for the Foxcroft Road at Jimerson Creek Drainage
Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with JCI Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Foxcroft
Road at Jimerson Creek Drainage Improvements, Project No. 16-3-DR-35, Bid No. 17018.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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3. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to Harris
Construction Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $102,422.40, for
the Ward 4 Sidewalk Replacement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Harris Construction Management, Inc., for construction of Ward
4 Sidewalks, Bid No. 17020. (Located
in Ward 4) |
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4. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the City Manager to award a contract to JCI Construction,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $112,452.00, for the Mann Road Drainage
Improvement Project; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital
Improvement Sales Tax) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with JCI Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Mann Road
Drainage Improvements from Stardust Trail to Terrace Place, Bid No. 17016, Project No. DR-7-107.
(Located in Ward 7) |
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5.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to award a contract to Redstone Construction Group, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $1,268,586.30, for Phase 2 of the Main Street Water
Quality Improvement Program; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Redstone Construction Group, Inc., for the construction of
Main Street Water Quality Improvement Project for Main Street, Phase II in
the 600 and 700 blocks, Bid No. 17010.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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6.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to execute a Sub-Grant Agreement with the Arkansas Department of
Human Services, for the AmeriCorps Program; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute a
Sub-Grant Agreement with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to
administer the AmeriCorps Urban Safety and Environmental Stewardship Program
funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. |
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7. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rotary Lift, in the amount of
$66,744.21, for the purchase of one (1) Hydraulic Portable Truck Lift System
for the Fleet Services Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Rotary Lift for the purchase of one (1) Hydraulic Portable
Truck Lift System for the Fleet Services Department. |
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8. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with J&R Equipment Company, in
the amount of $149,835.00, for the purchase of one (1) Commercial-Rated
International Truck equipped with a Flusher Unit Body for the Public Works
Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
contract with J&R Equipment Company for the purchase of one (1)
Commercial-Rated International Truck equipped with a Flusher Unit Body for
the Public Works Department. |
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9.
RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with H&E Equipment Services, in
the amount of $331,365.00, for the purchase of one (1) Komatsu Crawler Dozer
for the Public Works Department; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
contract with H&E Equipment Services for one (1) Komatsu Crawler Dozer
for the Public Works Department. |
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10. RESOLUTION |
To authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement with Mark McClarty
Ford, in the amount of $1,665,120.00, for the purchase of sixty (60) Ford
Interceptor Sports Utility Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department;
and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Mark McLarty Ford for the purchase of sixty (60) Ford
Interceptor Sports Utility Vehicles for the Little Rock Police Department. |
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11. RESOLUTION |
To set September 5,
2017, as the date for a public hearing to consider the issuance of
$11,000,000.00 in principal amount Water Reclamation System Revenue Bonds for
the purpose of financing betterments and improvements to the City’s Water
Reclamation System; and for other purposes. |
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12. RESOLUTION |
To take the
necessary steps for the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to become a City of
Compassion; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Endorsement of City involvement in the
International Compassionate City Program.
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13. RESOLUTION |
To amend Little
Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 14,577 and No, 14,578 adopted on June 6, 2017, to
identify the correct vendor; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: Correction of the vendor name for the
purchase of two (2) Tractors for the City.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS (Items 14 -
29) |
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14. ORDINANCE |
Z-4411-O: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned
Commercial District titled Lot 3A Pleasant Ridge Town Center Revised PCD,
located at 11525 Cantrell Road, 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 request is to revise the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for the
placement of a wall sign along the western façade of the existing Chick-fil-A
building. (Located in Ward 4) |
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15. ORDINANCE |
Z-5099-H:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Northwest Territory Short-Form PD-C, located on the northeast corner of
Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway, 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 request is a rezoning from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial, to allow
for the placement of a subdivision identification sign on the northeast
corner of Cantrell Road and The Divide Parkway. (Located in Ward 5) |
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16. ORDINANCE |
Z-6120-Q:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Landmark Apartments Revised Long-Form PD-R, located at 16000 Rushmore
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 request is to amend the
previously-approved PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to allow for the
placement of an additional wall sign on the retaining wall located at the
southwest corner of Capitol Hills Boulevard and Rushmore Avenue. (Located in Ward 6) |
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17. ORDINANCE |
Z-7218-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
Boyle Building Short-Form PCD, located at 500 South Main Street, 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 a rezoning of
the site from UU, Urban Use District, to PCD, Planned Commercial Development,
to allow for the redevelopment of the Boyle Building as a mixed-use
development including multi-family at a density greater than typically
allowed within the UU Zoning District.
(Located in Ward 1) |
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18. ORDINANCE |
Z-7812-B:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled The Islamic Center of Little Rock West Short-Form PD-R, located at
14900 Kanis Road, 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 request is a rezoning of the site from
PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, Expired, to PD-R, Planned
Development – Residential, to allow for the development of the site with a
school and ancillary activities and to obtain approval of the overall Master
Plan for the proposed future development of the site. (Located in Ward 5) |
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19. ORDINANCE |
Z-7895-E:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
J&R Properties Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 714 Appianway Street,
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 proposing to revise the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for an
addition to the existing warehouse building and to allow additional parking
on the south end of the building. (Located
in Ward 3) |
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20.
ORDINANCE |
Z-8262-C:
To repeal Ordinance
No. 19,995 (July 15, 2008), titled Rowan Village Long-Form PCD, located on
the east side of South Shackleford Road in the 2700 block, and to revoke a Planned Zoning District; and for
other purposes. Planning
Commission: 9 ayes; 0 nays; and 2
absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is for a revocation of the
existing PCD, Planned Commercial Development, zoning and the restoration of
the previously-held MF-12, Multi-Family Districts. (Located in Ward 6) |
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21. ORDINANCE |
Z-9150-A:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled
East Village Revised Short-Form PCD, located at 1200 – 1400 East 6th
Street, 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 proposing to amend the
previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to allow for a
revision to the approved signage plan to allow exposed neon. (Located in Ward 1) |
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22. ORDINANCE |
LU17-24-01: To amend the Land Use Plan in two (2) areas between Granite Mountain,
College Station and Sweet Home, from Residential Low Density and Industrial
to Park/Open Space and Mining; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. (Deferred from June 20,
2017)(Deferred from August 1, 2017)(1st, 2nd & 3rd
Readings held on August 1, 2017) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: A Land Use Plan amendment in the College
Station-Granite Mountain Area, changing Residential Low Density, northwest of
the intersection of 38th Street & West Line Street, to
Park/Open Space and Industrial to Mining, east of State Highway 365 at King
Road. (Located in Ward 1) |
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23. ORDINANCE Zoning Map – Tract 4 & 5 Removed Zoning Map – After Removing Tract 4 & 5 Land Use Plan – Tract 4 & 5 Removed Land Use Plan – After Removing Tract 4
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Z-9202:
To reclassify
property located in the City of 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. (Deferred from June 20,
2017)(Deferred from August 1, 2017)(1st, 2nd & 3rd
Readings held on August 1, 2017) Staff
recommends approval. Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: The owner of the property located generally
south of Interstate 440 and east and north of Springer Boulevard is
requesting that the zoning for 29.71 acres be reclassified from R-2,
Single-Family District, and R-3, Single-Family District, to OS, Open Space
District. (Located in Ward 1) |
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24. ORDINANCE |
Z-9226:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Wellborn Short-Form PD-R, located at 3901 North Lookout Road, 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 proposing a rezoning of
the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development –
Residential, to allow for the construction of an attached garage onto an
existing home located at 3901 North Lookout Road, within the Hillcrest Design
Overlay District. (Located in Ward 3) |
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25.
ORDINANCE |
Z-9227:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Gulley Short-Form PD-C, located at 23721 Highway 10, Pulaski County,
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 a rezoning of
the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-C, Planned Development -
Commercial to recognize an existing contractor’s office and materials storage
and to allow for the construction of a new storage building to be used by the
applicant for storage of his personal RV’s, boats and cars. (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction) |
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26. ORDINANCE |
Z-9229:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Boggs Long-Form PD-R, located at 11108 Garrison Road, 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 a rezoning of
the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development -
Residential, to allow for the placement of a multi-sectional manufactured
home and to allow for the construction of a single-family home. Upon completion of the single-family home
the multi-sectional manufactured home will be removed. (Located in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction) |
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27. ORDINANCE |
Z-9230:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled 3201 Kavanaugh Boulevard Short-Form PD-R, located at 3201 Kavanaugh
Boulevard, 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 request is a rezoning from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to
recognize an existing duplex located on the site. (Located in Ward 3) |
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28. ORDINANCE |
Z-9231:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled 3205 Kavanaugh Boulevard Short-Form PD-R, located at 3205 Kavanaugh
Boulevard, 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 request is a rezoning from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to recognize
an existing duplex located on the site.
(Located in Ward 3) |
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29. ORDINANCE |
Z-9232:
To approve a
Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District
titled Rike Short-Form PD-R, located at 2810 – 2812
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 request is a rezoning from R-2,
Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development - Residential, to
recognize an existing duplex located on the site. (Located in Ward 3) |
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SEPARATE ITEMS
(Item 30) |
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30. ORDINANCE |
To amend Chapter 36
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide
for the definition of Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Medical Marijuana
Cultivation Facility, and the placement of those uses in the various Zoning Districts;
and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 10 ayes; 1 nay; and 0
absent. Staff recommends
approval. Synopsis: Staff, through the Little Rock Planning
Commission, is proposing amendments to Chapter 36, the Zoning Ordinance, to
provide for the definition of Medical Marijuana Dispensary and Medical
Marijuana Cultivation Facility and to place those uses in the Various Zoning
Districts in compliance with Amendment 98 to the Arkansas State Constitution. |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 31) |
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31. ORDINANCE |
G-23-465: To abandon various
rights-of-way and plats in the Chamber of Commerce Addition, the Granite Park
Addition and the Frisby Addition, located south of Interstate 440 and east
& north of Springer Boulevard, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and
for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes; 0 nays; and 3
absent. (Deferred from June 20,
2017)(Deferred from August 1, 2017)(1st, 2nd & 3rd
Readings held on August 1, 2017) Staff
recommends approval. Synopsis: 3M Company, the property owner/abutting
property owner, requests to abandon parts of The Chamber of Commerce
Addition, Granite Park Addition and Frisby Addition to include lots and
rights-of-way, located generally south of Interstate 440, and east and north
of Springer Boulevard. (Located in
Ward 1) |
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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. |
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