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Council approves waiver ordinance for Steed Road daycare expansion after contentious debate on trees and dumpster
Summary
After extended debate, the North Little Rock City Council approved an ordinance waiving multiple zoning and subdivision requirements for a daycare expansion at 207 Steed Road; proposed amendments to require a dumpster enclosure and preserve street-tree requirements failed.
The council considered an ordinance (O2569) asking to waive sections of the zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance for property at 207 Steed Road to permit expansion of an existing daycare. Applicants and their architect said the project adds a rear building addition and that an existing dumpster has been in place for years. Council and staff debated whether to waive requirements for a dumpster enclosure, street trees and other site improvements.
Council Member Robinson proposed amendments to preserve the dumpster-enclosure requirement and to require street trees rather than waive them. The proposals were seconded and debated at length. City staff and the applicant…
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