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98 JUN 08.doc CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 7:00 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. OPENING REMARKS: Chairman Bart Gray opened the meeting expressing appreciation for those in attendance and requested roll call. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Rudy Reid, Bob Walker, Mark Perry, and John Hardwick, answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Gray answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. PRESENT FIVE (5), ABSENT (3). (ONE opening on the Planning Commission) Others present for the meeting were City Attorney Robert Bamburg, Deputy City Clerk Susan Davitt, City Engineer Duane Reel and Marci Wilson of the Engineering Department, Alderman Kenny Elliott, Mr. Richard Magee, Petitioners, and Editor John Parham of the Jacksonville Patriot. APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick that the minutes of the 11 May 1998 Regular Planning Commission meeting be APPROVED. Chairman Gray voted AYE. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. REZONING REQUEST R-3 TO C-3 by LRAFB Historical Foundation Chairman Gray opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m. From a photo copy of a portion of the land use map of the City of Jacksonville, Mr. Rice pointed out the area requested to be rezoned. He related the zoning classification of areas surrounding the parcel; bordered on the west by Bailey St., with everything south of it zoned C-3 and everything east of it zoned C-3. He added that to the north it is bordered by Vandenburg Blvd. and Baseline Road, a platted but undeveloped street. He said that the possibility of the area developing into a shopping center area is the reason for the C-3 zoning classification request. He said that a company out of Jonesboro has under option about thirty acres in the general vicinity, including thirteen acres owned by the Historical Foundation. He related that approximately one fourth of the Historical Foundation property is in the flood plain. He noted that the Jim Medress property, now vacant, is part of the proposed project. He reminded the Commission that the request is being made following a change in the land use plan, approved by their body and the City Council. 1 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 7:00 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. Chairman Gray closed the public hearing at approximately 7:10 p.m. There was a general discussion regarding access to the property which was stated by Mr. Rice as off John Harden, North Bailey, Vandenburg, and Baseline Road which is undeveloped at present. He said that the Historical Foundation has an easement coming off Vandenburg to its property, for an Air Park Museum but not for a shopping center, and possibly off John Harden. He added that if the property is sold to the developer, that easement will not come into play. He stated that other options for access to the property, if used for a shopping center, would be to purchase easements and develop Baseline Rd., coming off John Harden, which is already platted and dedicated to the general public. There was discussion regarding Baseline Rd. as far as development in the future, zoning of surrounding parcels (C-2), with concerns being expressed regarding access, from Bailey Street, to the parcel under discussion regarding the creation of a commercial shopping center. The general consensus of the Commission was that a recommendation that access for a shopping center be off John Harden. Chairman Gray noted that there are unfinished streets which could come into play with development of the approximate thirty acres. Mr. Rice said that the developer has invested in such a way that he feels they will see the projected commercial endeavor through. Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to APPROVE the request to rezone approximately thirteen acres owned by the Historical Foundation, legally described in the minutes of 11 May 1998, from R-3 to C-3, contingent upon the main access to the parcel being off John Harden Drive, if the property is not used for the Air Park Museum. MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Gray voting AYE. (item to be sent to City Council for Approval) b. CONDITIONAL USE: R-2 IN C-4 zone general location between Overview Drive and James Street on the south side or Redmond Road Chairman Gray opened the public hearing at approximately 7:33 p.m. He introduced Mr. Jim Peacock, a local realtor in the City of Jacksonville, who related that he has a client who desires to build a two-bedroom duplex on the parcel. 2 Chairman Gray closed the public hearing at approximately 7:34 p.m. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 7:00 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. Mr. Peacock stated that he has owned the property for a long time and that it has not been subdivided, that it is the remaining part of a larger lot that was divided in the relocation of Redmond Rd. He said that the intention of his client is to build a two- bedroom duplex containing approximately 1,000 square feet on each side. He related that it backs to residential and has multi- family on the west side adding that he feels the duplex, which is a conditional use in a commercial zone, would fit in the overall scheme rather than a commercial development for which it is now zoned. Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Rudy Reid to APPROVE the request of Mr. Jim Peacock for a conditional use of R- 2 in a C-4 zone, general location between Overview Drive and James Street on the south side of Redmond Rd., as requested. MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Gray voting AYE. a. FINAL PLAT; BUSHWOOD ESTATES PH II/Bill of Assurance on file Mr. Glen Keaton, representing Mr. Chet Shirmer, requested that Bushwood Drive be renamed Jetta Drive. Development of the subdivision was discussed with City Engineer Reel stating that the streets are not in and complete and that there are no letters of acceptance from the Water and Sewer Departments. He said that curb and gutter are in, that water sample approval is pending and that a letter is in route to his office approving the sewer. He related that he would not want to take the plat to the Council until letters of acceptance are in hand and the street is in. He said that Mr. Shirmer feels all will be completed in time for the matter to come before the Council at their first meeting in July, before the next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. The culdesac length was discussed with explanation by Mr. Shirmer of future development with the street going back east and tie into Emma Lane. He related that there is approval by the Fire Department for the development as presented regarding the culdesac. Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Reid to ACCEPT the FINAL PLAT of BUSHWOOD SUBDIVISION PHASE II with the following stipulations; (1) that letters of acceptance in hand from the Water and Sewer Departments (2) that streets be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer (3) that Bushwood Drive be 3 renamed Jetta Drive and (4) that a letter of approval be on file from the Fire Department with reference to the culdesac as granted by variance. MOTION CARRIED with Chairman Gray voting AYE. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 7:00 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. b. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN: TIMBERWOOD SUBDIVISION APARTMENT COMPLEX on SOUTH HOSPITAL DRIVE Mr. Glen Keaton related that there is a total of four acres in the project with three acres in Phase 1, adding that there are three buildings in Phase I and one in Phase II. City Engineer Reel pointed out that the plat is actually a Sketch Plat showing the development scheme of the proposal. He added that there will have to be relocation of some utilities with letters following from the Water and Sewer Departments when completed. He said that there are no setback variances requested and that there is adequate parking, one and one-half spaces per unit, for the two-story apartments. Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry that the Preliminary Site Plan of Timberwood Subdivision Apartment Complex on South Hospital Drive be APPROVED as presented. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Gray announced that there will be two public hearings, one on 13 July 1998 at the Regular Planning Commission Meeting regarding a conditional use for R-3 in a C-2 zone, the additional 1 1/2 acres of the Timberwood Complex and the other a Board of Adjustment hearing with regard to building requirements for the R- 3 in a C-2 zone. GENERAL: AICUZ Study Chairman Gray introduced Mr. Lucian Gilliam, an engineer representing the LRAFB. Mr. Gilliam displayed a topographic map of a portion of Pulaski & Faulkner Counties pointing out various locations on the map. He made reference to Federal Aviation Regulations 77, Sub Part C as he related information regarding height limitations. After pointing out some locations, the Jacksonville Towers and the KEZQ radio tower, he stated that there are no obstructions anywhere in the area that are in violation of said regulations as far LRAFB is concerned. He pointed out that cell towers are being constructed noting eight licensed companies in the Little Rock area. He added that he did not see a problem with a one hundred fifty foot tower even on the highest ridge in the area. 4 Chairman Gray recessed the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 7:00 P.M. - 8:55 P.M. He reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:25 p.m. Chairman Gray read a letter, on file in the office of the City Clerk, from Brig. General Holbein of the U.S. Air Force. Other discussion included the "grandfather clause" with regard to existing structures in AICUZ zones I & II with the comments that there are no plans for buying out single family homes in the area. Concerns regarding a written ordinance were addressed by Chairman Gray who expressed that a single family dwelling on one acre will not be prohibited adding that county regulations in place at this time will still have to followed. Police Protection and activity with reference to the LRAFB was discussed as well as requiring building permits from the City of Jacksonville and sound insulation requirements. Chairman Gray encouraged the Commissioners to try to create in writing those things that should make up a proposed ordinance adding that he felt another public meeting should be held for input from owners in zones I & II. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A meeting was set for 22 June 1998 at 7:00 p.m. with a mail-out to property owners in said zones. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Gray adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m. Respectfully, Lula M. (Leonard) Hawkins Planning Commission Secretary CITY CLERK-TREASURER 5