12 NOV 13
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
7:00 P.M. – 7:04 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
regular session on November 13, 2012. Chairman Keaton opened the
meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jim Moore, Avis Twitty, Joe Ott, Eric
McCleary, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL CALL. Chairman
Keaton also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (6),
ABSENT (3).
Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Bamburg, City
Engineer Jay Whisker, interested citizens, petitioners, and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Moore to approve the
minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of 8
October 2012 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING 2200 Marshall Road Landmark Baptist Church
Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 7:01 p.m.
Mr. Kevin Hayes, Church Administrator represented the request. He
stated that the request to rezone is for the purpose of constructing a
multi-purpose facility on the property. He related that there would
be gymnasium, adding that the Church would host community events such
as basketball tournament. He then added that the Church plans to
start an upward basketball program for the community.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Keaton closed the public
hearing at approximately 7.02 p.m.
City Engineer Whisker outlined the original boundaries consisting of
10 acres, noting that the north half was sold to the Arkansas Federal
Credit Union. He related that this item was discussed during last
month’s Planning Commission meeting, explaining that it would also
serve as their church in the interim until a new church is constructed
to the front of this building with a parking lot.
Chairman Keaton noted that the rezoning request is from M-2 to C-2.
City Engineer Whisker answered that the water tank in vicinity of the
property will be replaced with a 2 million gallon water tank. He
noted that it would improve area water pressure.
Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to approve the
rezoning of 2200 Marshall Road from M-2 to C-2 as requested. MOTION
CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
7:00 P.M. – 7:04 P.M.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S):
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT: City Engineer Whisker reminded the Commission that a
public meeting is being held at the Community Center to discuss
Jacksonville schools. He related that the meeting started at 7:00
p.m. if the Commission would like to attend.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Keaton without objection adjourned the meeting
at approximately 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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