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91 AUG 12.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 1992 7:30 P.M. - 8:05 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: Chairman Bart Gray Jr. opened the meeting and expressed appreciation for those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Goodsell, Belden, Payne, Dornblaser, Gray and Davis were present. Commissioner Piggee came in at approximately 7:38 p.m. PRESENT seven (7). ABSENT (2). Chairman Gray declared a quorum. Others present for the meeting were City Engineer Duane Reel, Code Enforcement Officer John New, Mylissa Founds of the Engi- neering Department, petitioners and interested citizens. `The press was not present for the meeting. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 8, 1991 Commissioner Belden moved, seconded by Commissioner Herbold that the minutes of the July 8, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. REQUESTS TO SET UP PUBLIC HEARINGS: No requests were submitted. REQUESTS TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS: a. Petitioner: J & J Metals City Engineer Reel voiced that the street shown on the plat pre- sented to the commission has to be widened and a new asphalt surface applied. He said that it probably lacks three or four inches total pavement structure before it will meet city require- ments for an industrial street its size. He related that the developer has said that at some point in time they will bring the street up to standards adding that the city will then accept the streets for maintenance. He pointed out that the rest of the property can then be subdivided. City Engineer Reel said that the easement is a public use ease- ment as property ownership was discussed. He pointed out that there are two fire hydrants in the area which were part of an old ordnance plant and have been maintained by the Water Department. He pointed out that the front part of the property is the south side and that it faces what is to be called Discovery Drive. He said that there is a fire hydrant located at the west end of the property and at the southeast end close to an office building. Alderman Keaton voiced that Vonda J. Roark is the owner of J & J Metals. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 1991 7:30 P.M. - 8:05 P.M. City Engineer Reel said that water and sewer connection permits are a requirement of the department before a building permit will be issued. He said that setbacks meet M-1 zoning requirements and that the property has been under the present ownership ap- proximately a week. Chairman Gray painted out notification by the Planning Commission to engineers and developers regarding the sale of tracts under five acres which are being subdivided. He said that conformance to the rules and guidelines should be followed as he requested that engineers lend their support to the commission as they work with local developers. Commissioner Belden moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis that the building permit as requested by J & J Metal be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. (NO STREETS or MAINTENANCE OF STREETS, ROADS OR ANYTHING ELSE INCLUDED IN THE APPROVAL.) b. Petitioner: Glen Davidson office building The Commission viewed a map with regard to the building permit request. City Engineer Reel said that the utilities are available for the four unit office building proposed for the west side of James Street dust south of Taco Hell. He said that parking spaces are adequate for the zoning requirement. He related that the street is in and that there is a one year warranty on materials and that water and sewer approval has been given. There was discussion regarding a ditch immediately west and behind the property owned by Mr. Davidson. Mrs. Davidson expressed that they own two separate lots which are platted as such and are legally described by metes and bounds. Chairman Gray pointed out that the five acre subdivision rule. which was mentioned earlier in these minutes, prevails in this situation also. City Engineer Reel said that ail requirements with regard to city codes are met. Commissioner Dornblaser moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis that the building permit request presented by Glen Davidson be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 2991 7:30 P.M. - 8:05 P.M. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLATS : FINAL PLAT Keathley Commercial Subdi- vision A map was viewed by the Commission. City Engineer Reel said that the street had been accepted with a one year warranty on materials, that water and sewer has been accepted adding that the plat will be signed by the engineer prior to it being presented to the City Council. Drainage control in the area was noted by City Engineer Reel. It was pointed out by Commissioner Payne that there is a proposed easement on the plat and questioned if it is actually permanent. Mr. Tim Lemons of Bond Engineering voiced that the word "pro- posed" will be removed from the recorded plat. Commissioner Belden moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis that the FINAL PLAT OF THE KEATHLEY SUBDIVISION BE APPROVED with the stipulation that the word proposed be removed with regard to the easement as indicated on the plat. MOTION CARRIED. At this time ownership of properties was discussed with regard to the easement and it was pointed out that an agreement has been worked out by the two property owners, that legal documents have been signed by the owners of Oxford Inn and Keathley Subdivision. NON-AGENDA ITEM: PLAQUE FOR COMMISSIONER BELDEN At this time Commissioner Belden was presented a plaque by Chair- man Gray in appreciation nor her service on the Punning Commis- sion and the Board of Adjustment from January 1986 through August 1991. Mrs. Belden expressed that she is going to seminary in Louis— ville, Kentucky; that she will be spending the school year there and the summers in Jacksonville. Chairman Gray requested that the Commissioners give the names of any prospects to Mayor Swaim. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Belden moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodsell that the meeting adjourn at approximately 8:05 p.m. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 1991 7:30 P.M. - 8:05 P.M. Respectfully, ___________________________ Lula M. Leonard Planning Commission Secretary CITY CLERK-TREASURER