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13 FEB 11 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. – 7:21 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in regular session on February 11, 2013. Chairman Keaton opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Scott Scholl, Jim Moore, Joe Cummings, Jr., Joe Ott, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Keaton also answered roll call and declared a quorum. PRESENT (5), ABSENT (2). One position open. Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Bamburg, City Engineer Jay Whisker, interested citizens, petitioners, and press. CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Ott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of 10 December 2012 as presented. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. Street Name Change from Campbell Drive to Lomanco Drive Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 7:02 p.m. Mr. Mike Traylor, Plant Manager of Lomanco, Inc., stated that Campbell Drive dead ends at the Lomanco facility before picking back up on the other side and leading to Redmond Road. He related that they are requesting a name change, which would enhance their marketing image. He pointed out that there are no other entities on Campbell Drive that use that street name as identification or mailing purposes. He stated that Lomanco owns all the property east and west of Campbell Drive. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 7:04 p.m. City Engineer Whisker noted that the street was originally named Campbell Drive because Mr. Campbell owned all the property that is now owned by Lomanco, Inc. Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Moore to change the street name from Campbell Drive to Lomanco Drive as requested. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Keaton announced that it would be recommended to the City Council at their meeting on February 21, 2013. b. REZONING 200 North Second Street from C-2 to R-1 Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. – 7:21 P.M. Petitioner, Ms. Katrina Simpson related that she has purchased the property formerly known as Dr. Bush’s dental office. She added that she is requesting to have the property changed from commercial back to residential. She noted that the property has residential on two sides and she would like to be able to reside on the property as her personal home. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 7:06 p.m. In response to a question from Alderman Howard, City Engineer Whisker answered that most all of the properties on that block are residential. It was noted that there is a church property also located in the close vicinity. City Engineer Whisker then answered Chairman Keaton, that there are no code issues related to the property. Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to recommend to the City Council the rezoning of 200 North Second Street from C-2 to R-1 as requested. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Keaton noted that the recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council meeting of February 21, 2013. c. REZONING 620 South First Street from C-2 to C-3 Chairman Keaton opened the public hearing at approximately 7:08 p.m. Mr. Tommy Dupree related that he is requesting a zoning change to C-3, explaining that the current use of the property is a car lot. He added that it has been a car lot for almost 30 years, but is not zoned for that use. With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Keaton closed the public hearing at approximately 7:09 p.m. City Engineer Whisker stated that when the new owner took over the operation it was discovered that the zoning did not match the use. He stated that the request is to bring the business into zoning compliance. Commissioner Moore moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to recommend to the City Council the rezoning of 620 South First Street from C-2 to C- 3 as requested. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Keaton noted that the recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council meeting of February 21, 2013. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. – 7:21 P.M. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): ADDITION TO AGENDA: SKETCH PLAT: Crooked Creek PH III Commissioner Ott moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to suspend the rules and place the Sketch Plat of Crooked Creek PH III on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Tommy Bond of Bond Engineering represented the item of business. He noted that the original sketch plat was submitted to the Planning Commission almost 8 years ago. He related that it was approved at the time subject to several conditions. He then clarified as a matter of reference that PH II of this subdivision was never built, which is located just west of Phase I on General Samuels Road. He related that PH III is a small strip of land located between Tolleson Elementary and General Samuels Road. He explained that 8 years ago the property was presented for rezoning for duplex or four plexes, saying that it was not deemed favorable so the concept was abandoned. He related that they returned with the plan being presented now; adding that the reason PH II was never built was because of sanitary sewer issues. He clarified that they were unable to get an easement to the existing sanitary sewer to the south. He went on to explain that PH III has sanitary sewer across the road that is available. He concluded saying that the developer, Mr. Underwood believes this would be a good time to continue the development of this Subdivision. He recalled that in the previous approval the Planning Commission requested half-street improvements and sidewalks along General Samuels Road. He stated that the two end lots, lots 161 and 160 would probably not be included because they would necessitate street improvements. He added that they are proposing to develop lot 162 thru 177, noting that the numbering reflects the missing numbers in PH II. City Engineer Whisker demonstrated the vicinity location with Tolleson Elementary being just north of the proposed development. Mr. Bond noted that the developer made several unsuccessful offers to purchase additional land from Pulaski County so that the lots would not have to face General Samuels Road. In response to a comment from Commissioner Ott, Mr. Bond stated that he believes one of the previous approval stipulations was to have shared driveways. He cited that instead of 16 driveways there would be 8 driveways. He then recalled that the same concept was constructed on North First Street; also recalling that a common street instead of shared driveways was constructed for Western Hills Subdivision, which he noted turned out to be a bad idea. City Engineer Whisker related that another concept mentioned would be a back alley with rear loading garages, acknowledging that this would mean the alley would have to be a part of the Subdivision. He then stated that half-street improvements would be 18’ back to curb, with 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2013 7:00 P.M. – 7:21 P.M. drainage and sidewalk. He noted homes on Harris Road that face the Road, saying because they sit so far back from the Road they have a better look, adding that longer driveways seem to be more favorable. Mr. Bond noted and City Engineer Whisker concurred that the right-of- way for Harris Road is 50’ on that side. He went on to say that General Samuels would be a similar situation with 40’ of right-of-way on the side of the development. In response to a question posed by Chairman Keaton, Mr. Bond noted that there is a gas line that runs east and west demonstrating the location on the plat. City Engineer Whisker answered Commissioner Ott that any right-of-way necessary for the proposed round-a-bout at General Samuels and Harris Road would not be a problem. He then noted that the round-a-bout is more to west of Harris and General Samuels because they have a 100’ and 80’ rights-of-way. He then answered that two of the lots had problems with lot size, those being lot 171 and 168 that will be refigured. He stated that lot size requirement is 70’ X 120’, which is 8,400 square feet, saying that the lots did meet 8,400 square feet. He pointed out that in culdesacs and other circumstances they have allowed 70’ along the building line as long as the lot has 8,400 square feet. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Moore, City Engineer Whisker stated that there would not be a problem in constructing the sidewalk over the gas line right-of-way. He noted that the City received a grant regarding “Safe Routes to School” and sidewalk has already been constructed all the way along Harris Road to the School. He then noted that an extra lane going to Tolleson Elementary was constructed with curb and gutter. He added that there will be no half-street improvements for lots 175, 176, and 177. Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Scholl to approve the Sketch Plat for Crooked Creek PH III as presented. MOTION CARRIED. BUILDING PERMIT(S): GENERAL: ANNOUNCEMENT: ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Keaton without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Susan L. Davitt 4