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96 DEC 09.doc (2) CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1996 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: Chairman Gray opened the meeting and expressed appreciation for those in attendance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Rudy Reid, Jim Dornblaser, Kenny Elliott, Art Brannen, Mark Perry and John Hardwick answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Bart Gray Jr. also answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. PRESENT seven (7), ABSENT (1). Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Robert E. Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel, Marci Wilson, and petitioners. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Elliott moved, seconded by Commissioner Brannen that the minutes of the October 14, 1996 Regular Planning Commission Meeting be APPROVED as corrected. MOTION CARRIED. A question was posed by Mr. Charles Siegismund regarding the presentation by Mr. Jim Von Tungeln as recorded in the minutes. City Clerk Leonard invited Mr. Siegismund to listen to the tape of the meeting on file in the clerk's office. REQUEST TO SET UP PUBLIC HEARINGS: No requests were presented. REQUEST TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS: No requests were presented. REQUEST TO APPROVE PLATS: a. The PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS of PHASE 11 of the REPLAT OF PLOT 7 of LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE MAIN GATE DEVELOPMENT AREA Chairman Gray introduced the item of business and introduced Mr. Tommy Bond who represented the petitioner Tommy Dupree. Mr. Bond pointed out that the location of the parcel is between Fletcher Dodge, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Auto Zone. He related that the business name of the proposed construction is Aaron's. He said to his knowledge only one tract of the original land development has not been replatted. He said that the parcels are under separate ownership, this one being owned by Boatman's Nation's Bank; that the Dupree's were the original owners. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1996 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. There was discussion regarding subdividing of parcels under five acres according to the Municipal Code. City Engineer Reel said that the lot complies with code requirements and that the utilities exist and are located at the back of the lot. Mr. Bond related that a new 36" drainage pipe will be laid with closure of all the open ditch. Commissioner Elliott moved, seconded by Commissioner Brannen to APPROVE the Preliminary and Final Plats of Phase 11 of Plot 7, Little Rock Air Force Base as submitted. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Gray voiced that the plat to be presented to the City Council at their next regular meeting. NON-AGENDA ITEM: A discussion ensued with regard the maintenance of a track of land owned by Pizza Hut. Mr. Bond stated that Taco Bell has access right of way on the tract adding that in the Bill of Assurnance it is called an access easement. He related that Pizza Hut and Taco Bell are owned by Pepsico. It was determined that it is not "a no-man's land" and that the City is not responsible for maintenance of the tract. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No public hearings were scheduled. OTHER BUSINESS: Request to change the (proposed name) of Stonewall Phase VII to Stonewall North Subdivision Mr. Jim Green was recognized by Chairman Gray to address the Commission regarding his request to change the name of the subdivision lying along Loop Rd. Mr. Green said that he has decided not to pursue the name Stonewall Phase VII, and requested that the name be Stonewall North Subdivision. He related that the package of information presented to the Commission was also presented to the Stonewall Property Owners Association for perusal at their annual meeting. Commissioner Dornblaser commented that he felt the material presented is confusing and misleading in that persons might assume that they are part of the Stonewall Subdivision proper with rights and privileges of the same. 2 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1996 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Mr. Green related to the listing of subdivisions presented in the package and gave an overview of his understanding of subdividing property. He pointed out that there are several subdivisions that have the name Lakewood attached to them, but that they are not necessarily all one. He also pointed out that one Timber Creek Subdivision is part of the Lakewood Recreation #4 and part of the Lakewood Property Owners Association. He related that the other Timber Creek Subdivision has its own Property Owners Association although they are part of the Lakewood Recreation #4. He said that, in his opinion, there will not be confusion on the part of those who purchase property in "Stonewall North Subdivision". Commissioner Brannen read from the Jacksonville Municipal Code Chapter 17.21.050 and questioned whether or not the code is being violated. Emphasis was placed by the Commission on the word "confusing". Mr. Hardwick voiced that having grown up in Park Hill, he is familiar with what is under consideration and did not feel there would be confusion over the name being "Stonewall North Subdivision"; that it is descriptive of where the subdivision is. Mr. Dick Olson, President of the Stonewall Property Owners Association, was recognized by Chairman Gray to address the Commission. Mr. Olson related that he had presented the request to name the development Stonewall North Subdivision made by Mr. Green to the Stonewall Property Owners Board. He said they determined that there may not be any adverse effect to the Stonewall Property Owners Association per say with the name, however, the Association chose not to endorse the name either. He said the matter was brought before the general membership meeting of November 12, 1996 and related that the most that came out of those who responded was that the name is confusing. He pointed out that the people for the most part were ambivolent; some being opposed to the use of "Stonewall" in the name and those who neutral, with nobody really willing to do anything to stop Mr. Green from using the name. He said that the position of the Stonewall Property Owners Association is neutral. Commissioner Elliott related that he felt the name will be confusing. Commissioner Hardwick voiced that he felt the name clarifies the location of the subdivision. 3 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 9, 1996 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Commissioner Dornblaser moved, based on the standing ordinance designated in the Jacksonville Municipal Code in Chapter 17.21.050, that the request made by Mr. Jim Green to name his development located on Loop Road "Stonewall North Subdivision", be DENIED. MOTION CARRIED with all commissioners voting AYE accept ONE NEGATIVE VOTE by Commissioner Hardwick. NON-AGENDA INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chairman Gray related that in the spring of 1996 the Planning Commission was given a reasonable task of assisting the "Downtown Jacksonville Committee" in planning for the area. He presented a vision statement, "An area planned around a central theme and marked by economic energy and diverse activity. A pedestrian friendly place to live, work, shop, eat & have fun in safe, clean, environmentally pleasing conditions," which was finalized in mid- summer. He asked that reorganization take place in January and that efforts toward revitalization of the downtown area be renewed. THANKS ! ! Chairman Gray expressed appreciation to those members, Mr. Jim Dornblaser and Mr. Kenny Elliott who will be leaving the Commission as of December 31, 1996, for their faithful service. ADJOURNMENT: At this time Chairman Gray adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. Respectfully, Lula M. Leonard Planning Commission Secretary CITY CLERK-TREASURER 4