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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met in
regular session on April 11, 2011. Chairman Young opened the meeting
at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to those in
attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Art Brannen, Glen Keaton, Susan Dollar, Joe
Ott, Eric McCleary, and Alderman Howard answered ROLL CALL. Chairman
Young declared a quorum. PRESENT (6), ABSENT (1), OPENING (1).
Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Jay Whisker, Bart
Gray, Jr., Jim Moore, Kate Knable, interested citizens, petitioners,
and press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to approve
the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of
14 March 2011 as amended. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S):
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): a. PRELIMINARY PLAT Jaxon Terrace PH VIII
Ms. Shada Roberts of Bond Engineering offered a revised version of the
preliminary plat, noting that the Water and Wastewater Departments
along with City Engineer Whisker have reviewed the plat and have not
advised of any recommended revisions. She related that this phase
connects to the existing subdivisions of the area.
City Engineer Whisker stated that this phase begins at the end of
Mesquite Trail, which was completed approximately two to three years
ago and Knights Place that was completed prior to 2000. He pointed
out that the 35’ setback is being continued on Knights Place in order
to match the existing homes, adding that as you round the corner on
Mesquite Trail it changes to a 25’ building setback that will match
the existing construction on Mesquite. He noted a change with the
street not being carried through, which was due to the cut and fill on
the lots, saying that the proposed design works better for the owner
as far as sewer. He went on to say that regarding transportation they
have a street to the north, which would make the connection from North
First Street to John Harden Drive eventually.
In response to a question from Chairman Young regarding sidewalks,
City Engineer Whisker stated that the sidewalks are only required on
one side of the street.
Commissioner Dollar questioned if the street area could be striped as
a crosswalk going from one sidewalk to the sidewalk on the opposite
side of the street.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
City Engineer Whisker answered that it could be done, adding that
another solution would be to put sidewalks on the other side
additionally. He speculated that he feels the developer put the
sidewalks on this side of the street because it was 95’ less of
sidewalk construction, noting there is an existing home on Knights
Place on the other side.
Chairman Young questioned if the sidewalk could be constructed on the
other side of Mesquite Trail.
City Engineer Whisker pointed out that the existing sidewalk is on the
north side tying into the previous phase. He then agreed that a
pedestrian crossing could be established at the corner.
Commissioner Keaton moved, seconded by Alderman Howard to approve the
Preliminary Plat of Jaxon Terrace PH VIII as requested, stipulating
that a pedestrian crosswalk be provided. MOTION CARRIED.
b. FINAL PLAT Lot 1, Dollar General also known as DG Commercial
Subdivision
Ms. Shada Roberts stated that Bond Engineering had recently performed
estimates regarding driveway and culvert costs, adding that the
development is ready for final plat approval.
City Engineer Whisker offered that because of the multiple parties and
engineers involved, the final plat produced by Bond Engineering will
be used for the figures regarding the road, but the final plat being
presented for approval is the one being provided at tonight’s meeting,
marked as DG Commercial Subdivision, Lot 1. He noted that there are
minor differences in the two plats but the owner of Dollar General
felt that the latest plat best reflected use of the property. It was
clarified that the plat being offered for approval was supplied by
Global Surveying just prior to the meeting. He stated that the only
item lacking is the $51,375.10 required to bond for road improvements
regarding the Subdivision. He asked that if the final plat is
approved by the Planning Commission, there be a stipulation that the
final plat not be forwarded to the City Council until the bond issue
or assurance thereof is provided to the City. He stated that Dollar
General is eager to begin construction as soon as possible, adding
that they are only waiting on the property sale.
Commissioner Keaton moved, seconded by Commissioner Dollar to approve
the Final Plat of Lot 1, DG Commercial Subdivision contingent upon
satisfying bond amount of $51,375.10. MOTION CARRIED.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 11, 2011
7:00 P.M. – 7:16 P.M.
GENERAL: Chairman Young noted that the 2010 Annual Planning Commission
Report was furnished at each station, asking Commissioners to review
the report and be ready to take action at the next regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD:
Former Commissioner and Chairman Bart Gray, Jr. was honored with an
appreciation plaque and engraved gavel for his dedication and service
to the Jacksonville Planning Commission and the Jacksonville Board of
Adjustment as a Commissioner and Chairman. His years of dedicated
service to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment span from
1986 to 2010.
Mr. Bart Gray, Jr. expressed his appreciation, saying that it has been
his honor to serve with his fellow Commissioners. He commended the
Commissioners for caring about the community’s business, adding that
goals worked toward today are the foundation of our children and
grandchildren’s future.
ANNEXATION:
City Engineer Whisker stated that it is hoped the annexation will go
before the County Judge later in April. He explained that the zoning
process will begin and it would be brought before the Planning
Commission at a later time.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Young without objection adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan L. Davitt
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