09 FEB 09
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met
in regular session on February 9, 2009. Chairman Traylor opened
the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to
those in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Art Brannen, Chad Young, Susan Dollar,
John Herbold, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL CALL.
Chairman Traylor also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum.
Commissioner Bart Gray arrived at approximately 7:02 p.m. PRESENT
(7), ABSENT (1) OPEN SEAT (1).
Others present for the meeting were City Planner Chip McCulley,
Mr. Tommy Bond, Aldermen Kenny Elliott and Gary Fletcher,
interested citizens, petitioners, and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to
approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of 12 January 2009 and the 2008 Annual
Planning Commission report. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING 4.69 acres at 1925 West Main Street
from M-1 to C-2
Chairman Traylor opened the public hearing at approximately 7:02
p.m.
Mr. Dan Robertson of PDC Companies representing an interested
purchaser regarding the property, adding that he is also
representing the owners of Sutherland Lumber Company in the
request to rezone the property. He stated that the owners are
requesting a rezoning from an industrial use to C-2 zoning for
office and light retail.
It was noted that the front parcel of the property consisting of
approximately .97 acres is to be included along with the request
to rezone the 4.69 acres, (5.66 acres approximately). He then
answered that the second parcel is the first 125 feet of the
property.
City Planner McCulley noted that the entire rezoning would
consist of two parcels, adding that he does have a legal
description for the property.
Chairman Traylor closed the public hearing at approximately 7:05
p.m.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
In response to a question posed by Alderman Howard, City Planner
McCulley answered that in considering the surrounding land use,
he feels C-2 would be a better use for the property. He noted
the proposal to develop office space and a shopping center, which
would mimic adjacent property. He stated that staff recommends
approval of the rezoning.
Commissioner Gray noted that the Land Use Map may require
revision since the rezoning request is for a different
classification, outside manufacturing.
City Attorney Bamburg clarified that any necessary change to the
Land Use Map of the City would be included in the rezoning
Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission and presented
to the City Council for adoption. It was noted that the Land Use
Map would be revised to reflect the approved rezoning of the
property.
City Planner McCulley answered Commissioner Gray that the
property that fronts West Main is designated as commercial
regarding the Land Use Map.
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Young to
approve the rezoning of two parcels consisting of approximately
5.66 acres addressed as 1925 West Main Street from M-1 to C-1 as
requested. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): REPLAT Lots 23, 24, & 25 Forest Oaks
Subdivision PH II
Mr. Bond of Bond Engineering related that the developer is
proposing to replat three lots into two. He explained that it
was discovered that lot 23 would be difficult to situate a house
on that lot. He stated that to simplify, the developer is
proposing to replat into two larger lots. He added that the
utilities are in place.
City Planner McCulley stated that the division is basically
simple, adding that he has researched the utilities and did not
find there to be any complicating issues. He concluded saying
that this is a matter of better facilitating the construction of
houses on those lots.
Discussion ensued regarding the transformer box for electricity
and Mr. Bond related that he believes there would be an extra
connection.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
7:00 P.M. - 7:12 P.M.
City Planner McCulley noted that the electrical box would be in
front of the property in a utility easement.
Commissioner Young moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to
approve the replat of lots 23, 24, & 25 Forest Oaks Subdivision
PH II to lots 23R and 25R Forest Oaks Subdivision PH II as
requested. MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Chairman Traylor announced that February 17 from 4:00 to 7:00
p.m. there would be an Annual Joint Planning Commission and City
Council meeting held at the Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Traylor without objection adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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