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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:40 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
Chairman Brannen opened the meeting and expressed appreciation for
those in attendance welcoming Mr. John Hardwick and Mr. Mark Perry
newly appointed to the Commission and those reappointed to their
positions, Commissioners Reid and Foster.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Rudy Reid, Connie Foster, Jim Dornblaser, Kenny
Elliott, Bart Gray Jr., Mark Perry, John Hardwick, and Jack Patton
answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Art Brannen also answered ROLL CALL
and declared a quorum. PRESENT nine (9), ABSENT (0).
Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Robert E.
Bamburg, City Engineer Duane Reel, Marci Wilson, and petitioners.
DEVIATION IN AGENDA: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1996.
Commissioner Brannen declared nominations open for Chairman of the
Jacksonville Planning Commission.
Commissioner Elliott nominated, seconded by Commissioner
Dornblaser that Bart Gray Jr. fill the position of Chairman of the
Commission during the year 1996. Motion/nomination carried with
all voting AYE.
At this time, Commissioner Brannen expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to serve as Chairman during the year 1995. He related
that he felt the Commission had worked very hard and that a
tremendous year was shared by all.
Commissioner Gray accepted the position of Chairman of the
Jacksonville Planning Commission for the year 1996. He expressed
appreciation for the appointment adding that he will try to serve
in an unbiased way to make sure that the rights of petitioner and
Commission alike are carried out properly.
He declared nominations for Vice Chairman and Chairman of the
Board of Adjustment open.
Commissioner Dornblaser nominated, seconded by Commissioner
Elliott that Commissioner Art Brannen serve as Vice Chairman of
the Planning Commission and Chairman of the Board of Adjustment.
Motion/nomination carried with all voting AYE.
At this time Chairman Gray asked for volunteers to serve on the
Board of Adjustment for the year 1996. Commissioners Rudy Reid
and Jack Patton agreed to accept the two positions filled annually
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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JANUARY 8, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:40 P.M.
members of the Planning Commission on the Board of Adjustment.
Each commissioner served on the Board during the year 1995.
By acclamation the Planning Commission approved the volunteers as
Commissioners to the Board of Adjustment.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Elliott moved, seconded by Commissioner Brannen that
the minutes of the December 11, 1995 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting be APPROVED as presented with January 8, 1996 being
substituted as the date of the public hearing on page 1. MOTION
CARRIED.
REQUEST TO SET UP PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chairman Gray voiced that due to an error in the advertisement by
the City for the rezoning of a parcel along T.P. White Drive owned
by Mr. Buford Latta, a public hearing would need to be set for
January 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. which calls for a Special Meeting of
the Planning Commission. He expressed sincere apology for the
mistake voicing that a hearing would not be legal in that the date
and time of the meeting were omitted in the advertising.
Commissioner Elliott moved, seconded by Commissioner Brannen that
a public hearing be set for January 29, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall during a Special Meeting of the Jacksonville Planning
Commission to hear the request of Mr. Buford Latta for the
rezoning of a parcel containing 0.75 acres more or less located on
T.P. White Drive and legally described as "Exhibit A" in the
minutes of the December 11, 1995 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
It was pointed out that the advertising expense will be the
responsibility of the City and that the item will appear on the
agenda of the City Council at the February 1, 1996 Regular Meeting
for action by said body.
REQUEST TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS: Hampton Inn
Chairman Gray introduced the item of business.
City Engineer Reel related that there would need to be a waiver
with regard to a sign.
A general discussion ensued during which it was noted that the
tract of ground contains approximately three acres and is located
immediately south of the Kountry Kitchen with (surplus) acreage
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spreading out behind the frontage portion on John Harden Drive.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
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JANUARY 8, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:40 P.M.
It was pointed out by Chairman Gray that a parcel under five acres
should come before the Planning Commission in a development plan
per code requirement.
Traffic congestion was questioned but City Engineer related that
the property fronts only on John Harden Drive.
He said that some of the property is in the floodway near the
ditch, some is in the flood plain, that the far west portion
adjoins the property proposed for an Air Park Museum, on the north
it adjoins LRAFB property relating to Vandenburg Drive, and on the
south it abuts property owned by Bill Marr and Harold Kohnert
adding that it is sort of land-locked on all sides except the
frontage on John Harden Drive.
He said that there should be no adverse effect on the drainage
ditch, that a small amount of parking will be in the flood plain
and that zoning is C-3.
It was pointed out that the three story proposed structure does
not meet code requirements which set 2 1/2 stories or 35 ft.
Commissioner Elliott pointed out that side yard setbacks are shown
as 13 ft. which, according to code, should be 15 ft. and that the
front setback should be 50 ft. in a C-3 zone.
City Engineer Reel related that if a four hour fire wall
encroachment is desired, 13 ft. versus 15 ft. code requirement, a
hearing before the Board of Adjustment will be required.
Chairman Gray expressed that the meetings with Metroplan have led
him to believe that the Board of Adjustment should address the
items listed above which do not meet Municipal Code requirements.
Commissioner Foster moved, seconded by Commissioner Brannen that
the building permit request of Hampton Inn be tabled at this time
with consideration at a future regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning Commission, giving the petitioner opportunity to appear
before the Board of Adjustment for the granting of waivers needed,
and that additional information be provided to the Planning
Commission regarding use of the parcel. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLATS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1996
7:00 P.M. - 7:40 P.M.
Commissioner Gray expressed that he would contact Metroplan with
regard to orientation for the Planning Commission as soon as
possible.
ADJOURNMENT:
At this time Chairman Gray adjourned the meeting at approximately
7:40 p.m.
Respectfully,
Lula M. Leonard
Planning Commission Secretary
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
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