Bentonville City Council Agenda 11.23.10
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BENTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. Community Development 305 SW “A” Street Planning Commission Meeting Room Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. Community Development 305 SW “A” Street Planning Commission Meeting Room Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence – For our Military Forces Invocation: Rex Dickey of First United Methodist Church Roll Call Approval of Minutes: November 9, 2010
AGENDA
1. 1a. Planning:
Tom and Donna Rife: Lot Split, Lot 15 Huffman’s Addition, 301 Huffman Street, Zoned R-1, Single Family Residential.
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval.
The applicant has submitted a lot split for part of Lot 3 Huffman’s Addition. The portion of Lot 3 currently platted will be known as Lot 15 Huffman’s Addition. This lot split is required due to the applicants request for an addition to the existing dwelling. All necessary right of way and easements are being dedicated with this plat. 1b.
Ordinance: On-Street Parking & RV Parking
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. There have been documented cases, of vehicles, particularly larger commercial vehicles, parked continuously in residential areas. Such activity can reduce travel safety and impact the appearance and value of a residential neighborhood.
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Ordinance: Code Amendments
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. Bentonville periodically reviews the zoning and subdivision codes for revisions to correct errors or to clarify intent. The ordinance proposed is part of that periodic review.
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Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Units
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. The City of Bentonville General Plan encourages affordable housing and a variety of housing types. The makeup of Bentonville households includes 25% of householders living alone, 7.5% of head of household are single mothers, and almost 6% of households are person of age 65 or older living alone. The nation as a whole is experiencing a historical economic downturn with unemployment around 9% and 10.2% of the Bentonville population lives below the poverty level. Accessory dwelling units offer an alternative housing type that can increase the supply of affordable housing without government subsidies; increases the housing supply while increasing the tax base and does not require additional infrastructure; and provides practical for housing the elderly, disabled, and younger workers. The existing regulations are vague and do not provide adequate guidance on the development of accessory dwelling units;
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Public Hearing & Ordinance: Alley Vacation, Tana Schlessman, et, al., Between lots 10, 11 and 11a Block 6 of Deming’s Subdivision. Public Hearing & Ordinance: Drainage Easement Vacation, Colony-West Subdivision.
Approval of a contract with FTN & Associates to complete a detailed flood study for a portion of tributaries within the northeast portion of town. The study completed for Tributary 1 to the McKissic Creek and Tributary 1C to the McKissic Creek will include completing a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) through the FEMA process. The State of Arkansas will be enforcing the 2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code effective January 1, 2011. The City Council of Bentonville needs to adopt the 2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code (replacing the 2003 A.M.C.) which will go into effect January 1, 2011. Council approval of Change Order #1 and Final Reconciliation for the Runway Overlay Project for an increase of $19,519.68. Original contract amount was $687,860.87 and final amount based on field measurements is $707,452.55. This project is funded by a combination of Arkansas Department of Aeronautics grant and City bond program.
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Council approval of Change Order #1 & Final for reconciliation to the contract with Crowder Construction on the Moberly Right Turn Lane Project in the amount of plus $8,090.87. Council approval of Change Order #1 for the Trail at the Park on Waverly Way in the amount of $10,457.00. Council approval of an ordinance approving a bid waiver to the Trailblazers in the amount of $73,418.00 for the construction of the trail that will link Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Moberly Trail / ISD Offices. Approve Resolution setting public hearing regarding the placement and amount of liens to be placed on certain properties for mowing and remediating unsanitary and unsightly conditions. This process is mandated by State law. The city has been forced to take action to remediate weeds and tall grass at the subject properties. Code Enforcement advised the property owners of the violation and requested that they take action prior to the City stepping in to mow. Property owners have also been advised of the costs and that a lien would be placed on the properties if the costs were not paid. All property owners have been invoiced and failed to pay as of the date this item is submitted. December Meeting Schedule. Budget Discussion.
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Committee of the Whole Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. Community Development 305 SW “A” Street Planning Commission Meeting Room Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. Community Development 305 SW “A” Street Planning Commission Meeting Room Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence – For our Military Forces Invocation: Rex Dickey of First United Methodist Church Roll Call Approval of Minutes: November 9, 2010
AGENDA
1. 1a. Planning:
Tom and Donna Rife: Lot Split, Lot 15 Huffman’s Addition, 301 Huffman Street, Zoned R-1, Single Family Residential.
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval.
The applicant has submitted a lot split for part of Lot 3 Huffman’s Addition. The portion of Lot 3 currently platted will be known as Lot 15 Huffman’s Addition. This lot split is required due to the applicants request for an addition to the existing dwelling. All necessary right of way and easements are being dedicated with this plat. 1b.
Ordinance: On-Street Parking & RV Parking
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. There have been documented cases, of vehicles, particularly larger commercial vehicles, parked continuously in residential areas. Such activity can reduce travel safety and impact the appearance and value of a residential neighborhood.
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Ordinance: Code Amendments
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. Bentonville periodically reviews the zoning and subdivision codes for revisions to correct errors or to clarify intent. The ordinance proposed is part of that periodic review.
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Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Units
The planning commission voted 7-0 recommending approval. The City of Bentonville General Plan encourages affordable housing and a variety of housing types. The makeup of Bentonville households includes 25% of householders living alone, 7.5% of head of household are single mothers, and almost 6% of households are person of age 65 or older living alone. The nation as a whole is experiencing a historical economic downturn with unemployment around 9% and 10.2% of the Bentonville population lives below the poverty level. Accessory dwelling units offer an alternative housing type that can increase the supply of affordable housing without government subsidies; increases the housing supply while increasing the tax base and does not require additional infrastructure; and provides practical for housing the elderly, disabled, and younger workers. The existing regulations are vague and do not provide adequate guidance on the development of accessory dwelling units;
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Public Hearing & Ordinance: Alley Vacation, Tana Schlessman, et, al., Between lots 10, 11 and 11a Block 6 of Deming’s Subdivision. Public Hearing & Ordinance: Drainage Easement Vacation, Colony-West Subdivision.
Approval of a contract with FTN & Associates to complete a detailed flood study for a portion of tributaries within the northeast portion of town. The study completed for Tributary 1 to the McKissic Creek and Tributary 1C to the McKissic Creek will include completing a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) through the FEMA process. The State of Arkansas will be enforcing the 2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code effective January 1, 2011. The City Council of Bentonville needs to adopt the 2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code (replacing the 2003 A.M.C.) which will go into effect January 1, 2011. Council approval of Change Order #1 and Final Reconciliation for the Runway Overlay Project for an increase of $19,519.68. Original contract amount was $687,860.87 and final amount based on field measurements is $707,452.55. This project is funded by a combination of Arkansas Department of Aeronautics grant and City bond program.
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Council approval of Change Order #1 & Final for reconciliation to the contract with Crowder Construction on the Moberly Right Turn Lane Project in the amount of plus $8,090.87. Council approval of Change Order #1 for the Trail at the Park on Waverly Way in the amount of $10,457.00. Council approval of an ordinance approving a bid waiver to the Trailblazers in the amount of $73,418.00 for the construction of the trail that will link Northwest Arkansas Community College and the Moberly Trail / ISD Offices. Approve Resolution setting public hearing regarding the placement and amount of liens to be placed on certain properties for mowing and remediating unsanitary and unsightly conditions. This process is mandated by State law. The city has been forced to take action to remediate weeds and tall grass at the subject properties. Code Enforcement advised the property owners of the violation and requested that they take action prior to the City stepping in to mow. Property owners have also been advised of the costs and that a lien would be placed on the properties if the costs were not paid. All property owners have been invoiced and failed to pay as of the date this item is submitted. December Meeting Schedule. Budget Discussion.
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