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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008
7:13 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
The Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas met
in regular session on June 9, 2008. Vice Chairman Young opened
the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. expressing appreciation to
those in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Charles Evans, Bart Gray, Jr., Susan
Dollar, John Herbold, and Alderman Bill Howard answered ROLL
CALL. Vice Chairman Young also answered ROLL CALL and declared a
quorum. PRESENT (6), ABSENT (3).
Others present for the meeting were Acting City Engineer Jay
Whisker, City Planner Chip McCulley, Mr. Paul Fulmer, Mr. Rory
Smith, Mr. Aaron Robinson, interested citizens, petitioners, and
press.
CORRECTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Herbold moved, seconded by Commissioner Howard to
approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of 12 May 2008. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING(S): REZONING Lot 33 Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B
It was announced that the petitioner has been delayed regarding
arrival.
Vice Chairman Young called for a deviation in agenda.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA:
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Red Fox Subdivision
Mr. Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering stated that Red Fox
Subdivision is a three-lot subdivision, explaining that the Water
Department had requested a water easement be added to the back of
lot one and the developer has complied. He noted that the
culdesac has been removed from the plat, adding that to his
knowledge all other concerns have been met.
City Planner McCulley stated that his only concern would be the
radius of the turnaround, explaining that the City trash truck
navigated the turnaround today and experienced some difficulty
with the narrowness of the turnaround. He related that Public
Works Director Jim Oakley has spoken with the developer regarding
consideration to widen the turnaround with a gravel shoulder.
Mr. Robinson stated that the developer would widen the
turnaround, explaining that the rock is already on site and will
be down soon.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008
7:13 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
City Planner McCulley noted that the large easement was removed
from the plat, now showing a 10’ utility easement for the sewer
line and a 10’ easement for the Water Department.
In response to a question from Commissioner Gray, City Planner
McCulley stated that the street is a private drive with no
maintenance from the City.
Discussion ensued regarding a 50’ radius being typical for
turnarounds. Director of Administration Jay Whisker explained
that since the drive is private, the City allowed construction of
a smaller culdesac with a gravel shoulder to accommodate larger
City trucks. He stated that he felt this to be a compromise
because development changed from being one three-acre lot to
three acres of ten lots to what is being presented now. He
stated that normally it would be a 47.5’ back-of-curb radius,
adding that in this instance it was agreed that the developer
could have a 30’ concrete radius with gravel shoulders for the
larger trucks.
Commissioner Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to
approve the Final Plat of Red Fox Subdivision as presented
contingent upon the gravel shoulders being constructed. MOTION
CARRIED.
CONTINUED DEVIATION IN AGENDA with ADDITION TO THE AGENDA:
SKETCH PLAT Rsmith Development
City Planner McCulley introduced the sketch plat and requested
that the plat be added to the agenda.
Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Dollar to
suspend the rules and place the item of a Sketch Plat for the
Rsmith Development on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Aaron Robinson of Bond Engineering, related that the property
is 4.25-acre tract of land located on North First Street across
from the Porter Subdivision. He stated that the property is
unique in that it consists of three separate zonings. He related
that the portion that fronts North First Street has a single-
family home and is zoned R-1, followed by a small piece of
property approximately 50’ that is zoned C-2 and the remainder is
R-4. He stated that the owner of the property is proposing to
develop duplexes on the lots, adding that he is proposing to
leave the R-1 property as residential with the existing home.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
City Planner McCulley stated that the Sewer Department had
comments regarding the area sewer. He explained that the sewer
is located on the opposite side of the Church to the north and
the sewer would be required to go in that direction. He noted
that currently there is not a topographical survey of the
property, adding that it would be a requirement of the
preliminary plat presentation.
Discussion ensued and it was noted that the C-2 is between the R-
1 and the R-4. Mr. Robinson related that the C-2 is
approximately 50’.
City Planner McCulley suggested that the zoning be modified to
clear the zoning map going forward for the new development.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Gray, Mr.
Robinson stated that he felt lots 9 and 10 would have access from
Woolfort Road, adding that the sketch plat shows half street
improvements for Woolfort. He then added that he was not sure
Woolfort is a dedicated driveway.
Commissioner Herbold questioned if the property would be rezoned
to R-2.
Mr. Robinson stated that rezoning had not been considered yet,
saying that if any portion is rezoned it would probably just be
the commercial area leaving the remainder R-4. He then answered
that the proposed development would not have street access to the
Church property.
Discussion ensued regarding the property being properly rezoned
for duplex development and the dead end street being rounded.
Commissioner Gray moved, seconded by Commissioner Howard to
approve the sketch plat of Rsmith Development. MOTION CARRIED.
RESUME AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING Lot 33, Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B
Vice Chairman Young opened the public hearing at approximately
7:35 p.m.
Petitioner Paul Fulmer related that Lot 33 is an unusually large
lot in the curve of the street. He continued saying that the lot
is zoned R-2 for duplexes. He stated that he would like to
construct a four-plex to adequately utilize the available space.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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City Planner McCulley related that the development on Gina Circle
has been developed with duplexes, explaining that this is one of
the few remaining lots for this development. He related that
when Mr. Fulmer applied for a four-plex building permit it was
discovered that the property was not zoned to support that type
of building permit. He stated that the lot is large enough to
split for duplexes, adding that the other option offered Mr.
Fulmer was to apply for a rezoning. He noted that there is
multi-family zoning across from Gina on James Street. He stated
that he did not feel with multi-family surrounding the property
that the term “spot zoning” would apply in this circumstance. He
related that since Mr. Fulmer already had his plans drawn and
financial considerations were already in place for a four-plex,
Mr. Fulmer chose to pursue a rezoning of the property.
With no one to speak in opposition, Vice Chairman Young closed
the public hearing at approximately 7:40 p.m.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Herbold, Mr.
Fulmer answered that the two units on either end would be partial
two-story to accommodate a bonus room area that will be a second
bedroom while the two units in the middle would be single-story
with only one bedroom. He then answered that he owns the
property to the south of lot 33 but does not own the apartment to
the left of lot 33.
Commissioner Gray informed the Commission that he is the owner of
those units and does not object to the proposal to rezone from R-
2 to R-3.
In response to a question posed by Vice Chairman Young, City
Planner McCulley related that the property had been properly
posted according to state statues. He and City Clerk Davitt
affirmed that no calls of objection were documented during the
advertising period.
Commissioner Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold to
approve the request to rezone Lot 33 Eastview Subdivision PH IV-B
as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT(S): FINAL PLAT Red Fox Subdivision
Addressed under deviation in agenda.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA:
SKETCH PLAT Rsmith Development
Addressed under continued deviation in agenda.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 9, 2008
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
BUILDING PERMIT(S):
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENT:
ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Young without objection adjourned the
meeting at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
Susan L. Davitt
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