Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 2, 2014 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; Wyrick; Fortson; Kumpuris (enrolled at 6:10 PM); Adcock; Vice-Mayor Wright; and Mayor Stodola. Director Joan Adcock delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Stodola recognized Scout Troop 7 from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church who were present in the audience working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. ADDITIONS M-1 RESOLUTION: To authorize the City Manager to provide a contribution to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Project for roadway improvements to Cantrell Road from Mississippi Street to Perryville Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager provide a contribution of 10% of the project cost to fund the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) Project to widen Cantrell Road from Mississippi Street to the Perryville Road, AHTD Project No. 061194. (Located in Ward 3) DEFERRALS 17. ORDINANCE; Z-8977: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Residential District titled South Bowman Road Long-Form PD-R, located at 4212 South Bowman 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. (Deferred that the applicant’s request until December 16, 2014) Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-R, Planned Development – Residential, to allow for the development of 192 units of multi-family housing on this 16.02-acre tract. (Located in Ward 7) Director Cazort made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to add Item M-1 to the Consent Agenda and to defer Item 17 until December 16, 2014. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was added to the Consent Agenda and Item 17 was deferred until December 16, 2014. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 5 and Item M-1) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 14,015: To authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the appropriate documents to acquire property located at 8216 Arch Street in the amount of $170,000.00, for use as the Parks & Recreation Department Urban 1 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Forestry Site; and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 3/8-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax Funding) Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the appropriate documents to acquire property at 8216 Arch Street in the amount of $170,000.00 for use as Urban Forestry Operations Site. Fees for environment impact study and closing costs are estimated to be $7,000.00. Total transaction cost to acquire property is $177,000.00. (Located in Ward 2) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,016: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with A-Demolition Company, in the amount of $83,000.00, for the demolition of a condemned structure located at 8500 Mize Road in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: A resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with A-Demolition Company for the demolition of 8500 Mize Road. A-Demolition Company submitted the low bid of $83,000.00. (Located in Ward 2) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,017: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Heil Refuse Truck repair parts and service; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with River City Hydraulics, Inc., for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Heil Refuse Truck repair parts and service for City of Little Rock fleet units. This APO is for one (1)-year, with an option to renew yearly for two (2) additional years. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,018: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover’s Truck Parts, Inc., for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sterling repair parts for the City of Little Rock Fleet Units; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Glover’s Truck Parts, Inc., for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sterling repair parts for City of Little Rock fleet units. This APO is for one (1)-year, with an option to renew yearly for two (2) additional years. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,019: To authorize the City Manager, Mayor and City Clerk to execute any documents necessary and take other actions needed to purchase a Historic Preservation Easement on the William E. Woodruff House, located at 1017 East 8th Street and 1023 East 8th Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, in the amount of $99,500.00; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the purchase of a Historic Façade Easement on the Woodruff House from the Quapaw Quarter Association. (Located in Ward 1) M-1 RESOLUTION NO. 14,020: To authorize the City Manager to provide a contribution to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Project for roadway improvements to Cantrell Road from Mississippi Street to Perryville Road; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager provide a contribution of 10% of the project cost to fund the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) Project to widen Cantrell Road from Mississippi Street to the Perryville Road, AHTD Project No. 061194. (Located in Ward 3) 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. 2 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 2, 2014 6:00 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Richard Morehead, 210 South Gaines Street: 2015 Budget Jim Nickels, 1315 South 20th Street: Budget John Gilchrist, 63 Springridge Court: Budget GROUPED ITEMS (Items 6 - 14) 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20,959; Z-635-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District, titled MHA Elm Street Apartments Short-Form POD, located at 1600 Elm Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing the rezoning of the site from O-3, General Office District, to POD, Planned Office District, to allow for the construction of five (5) new buildings of residential housing on the site and allow the renovation of the existing building into up to fourteen (14) residential units. (Located in Ward 1) 7. ORDINANCE NO. 20,960; Z-2638-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Industrial District, titled Hillcrest Camshaft Short-Form PID, located at 5502 West 65th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The request is rezoning of the site from I-2, Light Industrial District, and O-3, General Office District, to PID, Planned Industrial District, to allow for the redevelopment of the site with two (2) additional warehouse buildings. (Located in Ward 2) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 20,961; Z-5536-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Commercial District titled Courthouse Concepts Short-Form PD-C, located at 3205 Shackleford Pass, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a revision to the existing PD-C, Planned Development – Commercial, zoning to allow for the placement of a ground sign on the entrance drive to Shackleford Pass. (Located in Ward 6) 9. ORDINANCE NO. 20,962; Z-5745-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled Savvy Kids Learning Center Revised Short- Form POD, located at 3200 South Bryant Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to amend the previously-approved POD, Planned Office District, for the property located at 3200 South Bryant Street to allow a building expansion and increase the number of students from twenty-seven (27) to fifty-one (51). (Located in Ward 6) 10. ORDINANCE NO. 20,963; Z-6829-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish a Planned Office District titled 1700 Kirk Road Long-Form POD, located 1700 Kirk Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval. 3 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Synopsis: The request is to amend the previously-approved POD, Planned Office Development, to allow for the creation of two (2) additional tracts and allow a small increase in the building size for Building 1.