I am wondering who is responsible for the island that is on the south end of Oak Tree Circle. Years ago, it used to be regularly mowed and also had at least two nice concrete benches in it. If there are any original residents to the street left, they might remember a few block parties that took place down there as well. In recent months, it has become completely overgrown with weeds, and cars and trucks parking on it almost daily. I have even picked up trash on it when out walking. It's getting to be quite an eyesore in our little circle. At some point it was regularly mowed and taken care of, and I just wondered why that wasn't happening anymore and if something could be done to change it.
Many thanks,
Debra Wood
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING
On May 29, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. in Conference Room B at the Office of Community Planning (120 Main St., NLR, AR 72114) pursuant to its own motion, the North Little Rock Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing for Variance requests under the authority North Little Rock Ordinance No. 7697.
New Business:
BOA CASE # 1399 – Ms. Melba L. Nelson, 314 Mills Street – To appeal Code Enforcement notice of inoperable vehicle.
BOA CASE # 1400 – Ms. Summer E. Bartczak, 177 Sunset Drive - Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 2 North, Range 12 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, mor particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Quarter of said section 17; thence S 0 deg 03' 32" E, 434.00'; thence N 89 deg 54' 41" W, 645.7' to the point of beginning; thence S 0 deg 03' 32" E, 200'; thence N 89 deg 54' 41" W, 110.0'; thence N 0 deg 03' 32" W, 200.0'; thence S 89 deg 54' 41" E, 110.0' to the point of beginning,containing .51 acres more or less - To allow an accessory building located in the side yard of a residential lot with a 3.5 ft. side yard setback from the east side property line.
BOA CASE # 1401 – Mr. Don Moir, 13301 Valentine Road – Maverick Addition, Tract 1A – To allow a building to be located 22 feet from the property line, which is a 8 foot variance from the required 30 foot setback.
BOA CASE # 1402 – Mr. W. Paul Toombs, 1935 Arrowhead Road – Lot 2, Block 1, Arrowhead Manor – To allow an accessory structure to with a setback of 18" from the rear property line and 4-1/2' from the side property line.
BOA CASE # 1403 – Mrs. Pat Brockington, Lot 1 Kenbrock Addition – To allow a 6 ft. chainlink fence with 3 strands of barbed wire inclined inward along the front property line.
BOA Case # 1404 – Mrs. Christine Edmondson, 7001 W. Meadow Lane, Lot 14 Meadow Lane Acres - To allow a 6 ft. chainlink fence with 3 strands of barbed wire for security during the construction and after for security of the commercial building.
All parties interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. All pertinent data and information are available for inspection in the office of Community Planning, 120 Main Street, NLR, AR 72114.
New Business:
BOA CASE # 1399 – Ms. Melba L. Nelson, 314 Mills Street – To appeal Code Enforcement notice of inoperable vehicle.
BOA CASE # 1400 – Ms. Summer E. Bartczak, 177 Sunset Drive - Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 2 North, Range 12 West, Pulaski County, Arkansas, mor particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Quarter of said section 17; thence S 0 deg 03' 32" E, 434.00'; thence N 89 deg 54' 41" W, 645.7' to the point of beginning; thence S 0 deg 03' 32" E, 200'; thence N 89 deg 54' 41" W, 110.0'; thence N 0 deg 03' 32" W, 200.0'; thence S 89 deg 54' 41" E, 110.0' to the point of beginning,containing .51 acres more or less - To allow an accessory building located in the side yard of a residential lot with a 3.5 ft. side yard setback from the east side property line.
BOA CASE # 1401 – Mr. Don Moir, 13301 Valentine Road – Maverick Addition, Tract 1A – To allow a building to be located 22 feet from the property line, which is a 8 foot variance from the required 30 foot setback.
BOA CASE # 1402 – Mr. W. Paul Toombs, 1935 Arrowhead Road – Lot 2, Block 1, Arrowhead Manor – To allow an accessory structure to with a setback of 18" from the rear property line and 4-1/2' from the side property line.
BOA CASE # 1403 – Mrs. Pat Brockington, Lot 1 Kenbrock Addition – To allow a 6 ft. chainlink fence with 3 strands of barbed wire inclined inward along the front property line.
BOA Case # 1404 – Mrs. Christine Edmondson, 7001 W. Meadow Lane, Lot 14 Meadow Lane Acres - To allow a 6 ft. chainlink fence with 3 strands of barbed wire for security during the construction and after for security of the commercial building.
All parties interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. All pertinent data and information are available for inspection in the office of Community Planning, 120 Main Street, NLR, AR 72114.
North Little Rock City Council Agenda - Tuesday, May 27
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Charlotte Thomas, Mayor’s Office, memorandum re: Restaurant Mixed Drink and Sunday Beverage - Change of Manager for Rhonda Akins, Red Lobster #319, 3707 McCain Boulevard, by Jerry W. Hutto, Jr.
2. J. French Hill letter to Mayor Hays re: entertainment venue across from the Clinton Library and Park, complaint regarding obscenities in the city park, Saturday, May 17, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
7:05 p.m. Reconvene re: R-08-75, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a relocation agreement and right-of-way conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc.
Please complete a public comment card if you are speaking at anytime during this City Council Meeting and return to City Clerk before this meeting convenes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-62 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sell a vacant lot located next to 1512 37th Street (to Ron Moore for $1,500.00) - Held
R-08-69 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 2704 - 2706 Gribble to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owners: Robert J. and Lynda K. Kuta) - Held / Convene public hearing this date
R-08-70 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 3021 Arkansas Avenue to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owners: Bobby G. and Jennifer Henry) - Held / Convene public hearing this date
ORDINANCES
O-08-34 Alderman Gaines (see amendment for consideration only this date)
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Self-Serve Ice Machine in a C-3 zone for property located at 3621 Camp Robinson Road (applicant: Bill Looper) - Read 1 time and held
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-75 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Relocation Agreement and Right-of-way Conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way) - Refiled / Reconvene Public Hearing
R-08-76 Mayor Hays
Approving retaining consultant Deborah H. Schwartz for a Short-Term Recovery Plan and Long-Term Development Strategy at the NLR Airport; appropriating funds ($35,000 - General Fund)
R-08-77 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and NLR Fire Chief to enter into an Informal Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of NLR and the East Pulaski Fire Department (for fire assistance)
ORDINANCES
O-08-40 Mayor Hays
Establishing Job Classifications and Numbers of Employees for each department of the City Government of NLR for the year 2008 (Quota Ordinance)
O-08-41 Alderman Gaines (for consideration only)
Establishing the Maumelle Boulevard Sign Overlay District and amending Ordinance No. 7697, the NLR Zoning Ordinance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted, Diane Whitbey, CMC / CAMC - City Clerk and Collector
1. Charlotte Thomas, Mayor’s Office, memorandum re: Restaurant Mixed Drink and Sunday Beverage - Change of Manager for Rhonda Akins, Red Lobster #319, 3707 McCain Boulevard, by Jerry W. Hutto, Jr.
2. J. French Hill letter to Mayor Hays re: entertainment venue across from the Clinton Library and Park, complaint regarding obscenities in the city park, Saturday, May 17, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
7:05 p.m. Reconvene re: R-08-75, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a relocation agreement and right-of-way conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc.
Please complete a public comment card if you are speaking at anytime during this City Council Meeting and return to City Clerk before this meeting convenes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-62 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sell a vacant lot located next to 1512 37th Street (to Ron Moore for $1,500.00) - Held
R-08-69 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 2704 - 2706 Gribble to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owners: Robert J. and Lynda K. Kuta) - Held / Convene public hearing this date
R-08-70 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 3021 Arkansas Avenue to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owners: Bobby G. and Jennifer Henry) - Held / Convene public hearing this date
ORDINANCES
O-08-34 Alderman Gaines (see amendment for consideration only this date)
Granting a Conditional Use to allow a Self-Serve Ice Machine in a C-3 zone for property located at 3621 Camp Robinson Road (applicant: Bill Looper) - Read 1 time and held
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
R-08-75 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Relocation Agreement and Right-of-way Conveyance from the City of NLR to Entergy, AR, Inc. (Smarthouse Way) - Refiled / Reconvene Public Hearing
R-08-76 Mayor Hays
Approving retaining consultant Deborah H. Schwartz for a Short-Term Recovery Plan and Long-Term Development Strategy at the NLR Airport; appropriating funds ($35,000 - General Fund)
R-08-77 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and NLR Fire Chief to enter into an Informal Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of NLR and the East Pulaski Fire Department (for fire assistance)
ORDINANCES
O-08-40 Mayor Hays
Establishing Job Classifications and Numbers of Employees for each department of the City Government of NLR for the year 2008 (Quota Ordinance)
O-08-41 Alderman Gaines (for consideration only)
Establishing the Maumelle Boulevard Sign Overlay District and amending Ordinance No. 7697, the NLR Zoning Ordinance
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted, Diane Whitbey, CMC / CAMC - City Clerk and Collector
Friday, May 16, 2008
Remember - Junction Bridge - This Weekend
Junction Bridge Opening and Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Tying Ceremony - middle of the bridge
For more information, contact Braye Cloud at 501-340-5309
Bring your family and friends and be among the first to walk the historic Junction Bridge and enjoy its views from atop the 360-foot lift span, forty (40) feet above the riverbank.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Tying Ceremony - middle of the bridge
For more information, contact Braye Cloud at 501-340-5309
Bring your family and friends and be among the first to walk the historic Junction Bridge and enjoy its views from atop the 360-foot lift span, forty (40) feet above the riverbank.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Our Fourth NLAN Meeting Was A Knockout!
If you have a chance to read this week's edition of 'The North Little Rock Times' you will find front & center on the first page an article by Jeremy Peppas titled: 'Mayor makes pitch to homeowners group', with "the Mayor was there, and so were (Ward 4) Aldermen Murry Witcher & Charlie Hight, with Ward 3 Aldermen Debi Ross & Neil Bryant. "All were gathered at Lakewood Elementary School for the monthly meeting of the Northeast Lakewood Associated Neighborhoods, a relatively recent addition to the North Little Rock scene, and on the agenda was a discussion of the proposed sales tax."
We want to thank Mayor Hays for taking time out of his busy schedule to honor our invitation to come and speak on his proposed additional sales tax issue. Details of his presentation on taxes are covered in the 'Times' article. Additionally he addressed many of our neighborhood issues that were brought up and his comments will be illustrated in our May NLAN Newsletter.
Last Monday's meeting had a very full agenda for NLAN issues, plus we had Aldermen Hight & Witcher joining the Mayor in addressing our questions. If you did not attend this meeting, NLANanders, be sure to try and make our next regularly scheduled meeting in August - we promise to have a humdinger!
Nate Brandes
President - NLAN
We want to thank Mayor Hays for taking time out of his busy schedule to honor our invitation to come and speak on his proposed additional sales tax issue. Details of his presentation on taxes are covered in the 'Times' article. Additionally he addressed many of our neighborhood issues that were brought up and his comments will be illustrated in our May NLAN Newsletter.
Last Monday's meeting had a very full agenda for NLAN issues, plus we had Aldermen Hight & Witcher joining the Mayor in addressing our questions. If you did not attend this meeting, NLANanders, be sure to try and make our next regularly scheduled meeting in August - we promise to have a humdinger!
Nate Brandes
President - NLAN
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
May Planning Commission Agenda
Administrative: Letter from Arkansas State Highway Commission
Subdivision Administrative:
SPR-2101-08 WNLR Commercial Addition, Lot 3 (Site Plan Review of a Car Wash along Maumelle Blvd west of Walmart)
SPR-2102-08 Northshore Business Park, Lot 9, Block 8 (Site Plan Review for Competitive Cyclist located at 5050 Northshore Lane)
C. NS-2074-07 Eanes Truck Terminal, Lot 1 (Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review of a truck terminal located at the northeast end of Eanes Road)
D. SPR-2099-08 Clendenins Addition, Lots 2-3, Block 1 (Site Plan Review of condos located at 405 Main Street)
Public Hearing – Old Business:
Public Hearing #1453. To review the Maumelle Blvd Sign Overlay.
Public Hearing – New Business:
Special Use #653. To allow a Day Resource Center for homeless in a R-4 zone that requires a Special Use. The request is located at 1021 East Washington.
Special Use #655. To allow a daycare in a R-3 zone that requires a Special Use. The request is located at 212 East 17th.
Rezone #1458. To rezone from I-2 to C-3 to allow commercial. The request is located at the south end of Richards Road.
Public Hearing #1459. Diamond Annexation Zoning Plan.
Public Comment / Adjournment
Subdivision Administrative:
SPR-2101-08 WNLR Commercial Addition, Lot 3 (Site Plan Review of a Car Wash along Maumelle Blvd west of Walmart)
SPR-2102-08 Northshore Business Park, Lot 9, Block 8 (Site Plan Review for Competitive Cyclist located at 5050 Northshore Lane)
C. NS-2074-07 Eanes Truck Terminal, Lot 1 (Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review of a truck terminal located at the northeast end of Eanes Road)
D. SPR-2099-08 Clendenins Addition, Lots 2-3, Block 1 (Site Plan Review of condos located at 405 Main Street)
Public Hearing – Old Business:
Public Hearing #1453. To review the Maumelle Blvd Sign Overlay.
Public Hearing – New Business:
Special Use #653. To allow a Day Resource Center for homeless in a R-4 zone that requires a Special Use. The request is located at 1021 East Washington.
Special Use #655. To allow a daycare in a R-3 zone that requires a Special Use. The request is located at 212 East 17th.
Rezone #1458. To rezone from I-2 to C-3 to allow commercial. The request is located at the south end of Richards Road.
Public Hearing #1459. Diamond Annexation Zoning Plan.
Public Comment / Adjournment
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Junction Bridge Opening and Celebration
Junction Bridge Opening and Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Tying Ceremony - middle of the bridge
For more information, contact Braye Cloud at 501-340-5309
Bring your family and friends and be among the first to walk the historic Junction Bridge and enjoy its views from atop the 360-foot lift span, forty (40) feet above the riverbank.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon Tying Ceremony - middle of the bridge
For more information, contact Braye Cloud at 501-340-5309
Bring your family and friends and be among the first to walk the historic Junction Bridge and enjoy its views from atop the 360-foot lift span, forty (40) feet above the riverbank.
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