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Residents described extensive clearing on a ridge and warned of erosion and drainage risks. “He plainly ... calls them Unit A and Unit B. Unit A is just over 1,900 square feet. Unit B is 1,150 square feet, which already exceeds the thousand square feet,” resident Shelly Reed told the board, saying those sizes suggested the structures were intended as separate rental units rather than accessory dwellings.

Residents also raised fire‑access and traffic concerns. One speaker cited the Arkansas fire code language staff had provided, noting that developments of one‑ and two‑family dwellings with more than 30 dwelling units require two separate approved fire‑apparatus roads; residents said Mountain Vista has only one entrance and exit. Residents also reported heavy equipment had crossed private streets and left cracks and gouges in the pavement.

City staff response and ordinance timing: the mayor and staff said the ADU ordinance before the board reflected new state requirements and required additional clarifying language; the board moved the ADU item to the Aug. 19 agenda so staff could add missing language. City staff also said they have issued a stop‑work order at the site and would enforce it if work continued; staff said they would follow up with building services and the city attorney on permit and enforcement questions.

Why it matters: Residents said the developer previously sought rezoning for multi‑family use and was denied; neighbors said they fear the current construction would have similar impacts (runoff, emergency access, water/pump capacity and traffic) if allowed to continue. Residents also said the local water pumping and storage infrastructure may not support additional multi‑family occupancy on the slope.

Next steps: staff said they will: (1) enforce the stop work order and return if work resumes; (2) provide the board legal analysis and clarified ADU ordinance language by Aug. 19; and (3) coordinate with building services on enforcement and private‑street damage claims.

Ending: The board scheduled a follow‑up on Aug. 19 to address the ADU ordinance language and the neighborhood’s concerns; staff said they will continue enforcement action while the legal and planning review proceeds.
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Speakers repeatedly emphasized the lack of off‑street parking proposed for the development. “The parking is going to be an issue. Build what you want to, but make sure that the parking is available in the in the inside the lot, not on the Street,” one resident said. Phyllis Hodges, representing neighbors of 1522 Hanger Street, said the neighborhood had collected petitions and asked the board to “say no” to the plan because of safety and congestion near bus stops and for older residents in the area.

City staff and the mayor reminded speakers that the board’s consent‑agenda resolution only establishes the date for a public hearing; it does not approve the development. “I just wanna make sure your voices were heard. But, again, the vote that the board members will take is merely to have a public hearing. And so if the board members, say yes, that doesn't mean they're voting for or against it,” the mayor said.

Why it matters: Residents said the development’s lack of driveways or off‑street parking would push additional vehicles onto narrow neighborhood streets, interfering with school buses, emergency access and pedestrian safety. Multiple commenters cited high local traffic near school bus pick‑up points and expressed concern for seniors and children.

Next steps: The board will hold the public hearing on Aug. 19; neighbors were encouraged to register and present their concerns at that hearing. The resolution to set the hearing date was part of the consent agenda and passed.

Ending: Neighbors left petitions with the city clerk and were told the Aug. 19 hearing would allow fuller public record and testimony before any final board decision.
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Homeowners raised concerns about potential impacts to landscaping, underground pond equipment and utilities at the subdivision entrance. “We think that by straightening it out, by moving the roundabout a little further away from our neighborhood, that would really help,” said Jake Bleed, speaking for the Bridal Creek Neighborhood Association. Bleed asked the city to consider moving the roundabout east to reduce a blind curve and to avoid cutting into the neighborhood entrance.

City staff said the current agenda item is to accept federal funds for acquiring right‑of‑way and for utility accommodation, not to approve final construction design. A staff engineer told the board that the revised plans had already been moved to minimize impacts and that the plans were preliminary. “Where it is is most likely where it is going to be. We've already moved it as much as we can,” the staff member said, describing required design criteria for roundabouts and noting federal design requirements tied to the grant.

Why it matters: The item would accept roughly $700,000 in federal funds for right‑of‑way purchase and utility relocation. Neighbors said the roundabout could damage irrigation and pond infrastructure and require moving electronics and pumps in the subdivision entrance; staff said those features could be restored but that right‑of‑way and utility planning were necessary next steps.

Board action and next steps: Director Capiras moved to table the item for two weeks; the motion passed. During debate Board members emphasized staff outreach with the Bridal Creek property owners and other affected property owners (including a large adjoining property owner identified in discussion as WestRock). Staff said they will meet again with the property owners association, review revised plans, and bring further information back to the board. Staff also said if roundabouts are not feasible the project could revert to a signal or other intersection control, and that the board’s vote to accept the funds is a formality required to secure the federal grant if the board chooses to proceed.

Board members also flagged the risk of costly right‑of‑way acquisitions if the city instead relied on condemnation; Director Hoss said he worried that condemning property without alignment adjustments could be expensive and that the board should preserve options.

Ending: The board tabled the item to allow staff to hold additional neighborhood meetings, validate underground utility locations and provide updated design options at the board's meeting in two weeks.
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City staff described site changes and a grading change order needed to meet requirements from the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority and transportation reviewers. “Reason 1 is safety and accessibility improvements, additional sidewalk and accessibility ramp for the Roosevelt Road to the community center,” staff member Kevin Howard said during a presentation to the board. Howard also said additional sewer connections were required after final review by the reclamation authority and that fire access requirements had been adjusted in coordination with the fire marshal.

Howard told the board the originally bid configuration did not match the sewer layout required by the reclamation authority; staff said the authority requested additional sewer capacity because the existing lines “wouldn’t hold the number of houses” planned. Howard said the city anticipated “minimal to no delay” to schedule but noted recent rain had caused some hold ups.

Why it matters: The project combines housing and an on‑site services center designed to provide case management, a day resource center and short‑term emergency shelter beds. City staff told the board the Microhome Village is intended to reduce unsheltered encampments by offering on‑site wraparound services and short‑term shelter.

Most important actions taken: the board approved a consent‑agenda resolution authorizing a construction contract for the Microhome Village community center and authorized a construction change order. The consent agenda included a contract with Carson and Associates for the community center in an amount “not to exceed $4,381,300” and a separate change order for Redstone Construction Group “in an amount not to exceed $222,678.52” for additional construction services tied to the Microhome Village. Both items appeared on and passed as part of the consent agenda.

Project budget and schedule details cited in the meeting: staff said an earlier construction bid was about $3.5 million and a later bid came in at $4.1 million; Director Webb told the board the full project now was being tracked at roughly $7,147,576.91. Howard said the city used a mix of locally‑allocated funds and federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money for the project and that the non‑congregate units were being funded in part with ARPA monies. Howard also gave operational figures: the city provided emergency shelter to more than 600 people during a recent 21‑day sheltering period; the planned emergency shelter at the site will include 32 beds (16 for men, 16 for women). He said the city’s point‑in‑time counts for Central Arkansas were 859 in 2022, about 773 in 2023, 552 in 2024 and had increased to 973 in the most recent count discussed at the meeting.

Operational partners and services: city staff said the Microhome Village will be run day‑to‑day by contracted service providers and that the day resource center at Jericho Way will coordinate case management and referrals into the village. Staff referenced DePaul USA as a partner they are coordinating with on operations. Howard said the site will include showers, laundry, a medical clinic, training rooms, a commercial kitchen and 24‑hour security.

Board questions and concerns: board members pressed staff about why the sewer issue was not identified earlier, cost increases, and whether the community center would be open to the general public (staff said the community center is intended to serve village residents and provide on‑site services, not function as a general public community center). Director Miller said he found it “a little incredulous” that a design professional had not caught the sewer capacity issues earlier; Howard responded that the final reclamation authority review required additional mains. Director Peck and others asked about coordination with DePaul USA and how the facility would interact with Jericho Way services.

Next steps and timeline: Howard said site grading and site utilities work were under way and expected to be completed in August, community center construction could begin in September depending on contract negotiations, microhome construction would follow in September–October, and the city expects completion of the community center and microhomes in the first quarter of 2026.

Ending: The item passed as part of the consent agenda, and staff said they would continue contract negotiations and construction oversight while coordinating with partners for operations.
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