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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
OPENING REMARKS:
Chairman Walker opened the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m.
expressing appreciation for those in attendance and requested roll
call.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners: Ken Nabors, Bill Corroum, Art Brannen, Mark Perry,
John Hardwick answered ROLL CALL. Chairman Bob Walker also
answered ROLL CALL and declared a quorum. PRESENT five (5),
ABSENT (3).
Others present for the meeting were Mylissa Reedy, Mr. Thad Gray,
Mr. Bob Stender, petitioners and members of the press.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m. Conditional Use Request for R-4 in C-
2 zone addressed as 212 and 216 South First.
At approximately 7:03 p.m. Chairman Walker opened the public
hearing.
Mr. Bill Adams related the desire to place a 16' by 60' 1992
Vision mobile home on South First. He related that his parents
live on the adjacent lot and need assistance.
With no one to speak in opposition, Chairman Walker closed the
public hearing at approximately 7:05 p.m.
Discussion ensued as to AHOD requirements and it was noted that a
variance on C-2 classifications would allow for normal R-4
conditions. City Engineer Reel related that if the request
involved R-4 in a higher zoning classification a variance for
other than conventional use would be involved with AHOD
requirements.
Mr. Adams related that he would be under-pinning the mobile home
with materials comparable to the siding materials. He then said
that it would be set up with blocks instead of a concrete pad.
Commissioner Nabors moved, seconded by Commissioner Corroum to
grant the Conditional Use of R-4 in an C-2 zone to Mr. Bill Adams
for use as his personal residence. MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick that
the minutes of the April 12, 1999 Regular Planning Commission
Meeting be APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
REQUEST TO APPROVE BUILDING PERMITS:
a. 400 North First Street/First Baptist Church
Mr. Thad Gray and Mr. Bob Stender of the First Baptist Church
Building Committee represented the item of business.
Mr. Gray related that the request for building permit is phase one
of a relocation plan to 10.5 acres on North First Street boardered
by Stonewall Drive. He related that the proposed construction is
for a two-story building 80' by 230' and approximately 40,500
square feet. He stated that it will be a steel structure with a
brick and "Drivet" exterior.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Hardwick, Mr. Gray
stated that the Arkansas Highway Department has two curb cuts in
the front of the location, adding that there is only one proposed
curb cut in the development as presented. He stated that there is
one entry from First Street and one from Stonewall Drive. He
related that the site plan is as presented with no change, adding
that there are future plans for a center isle with a sign. He
clarified that there are already two curb cuts present which were
placed by the Highway Department, independent of proposed
development.
City Engineer Reel related that the proposed curb cuts are located
far enough from the intersections so as not to cause traffic
concerns and adequate parking is shown on the complete set of
plans. He then related that plan review is completed by his
office and that the architect has been in contact with the Fire
Marshall to assure further compliance. He stated that permits
from the Water and Sewer Departments are forthcoming.
It was noted by Chairman Walker that the curb cut is further south
from the intersection than shown on the plot.
Mr. Gray related that the architects are Lewis, Elliott and Studer
and Baldwin, adding that Shell is the proposed Construction
Company.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commission Perry to
approve the plot plan as presented, stipulating Water and Sewer
Department approval. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO APPROVE PLATS:
REQUEST/STREET OR ALLEY CLOSING: Request to Close Alley located
between 304 and 312 East Main Street
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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 1999
7:00 P.M. - 7:20 P.M.
Chairman Walker noted that the petitioner Mr. Larry James was not
present to represent the item of business.
City Engineer Reel related that the petitioner has been advised as
to other information needed prior to action by the City Council.
Commissioner Brannen moved, seconded by Commissioner Perry to
table the item of business until petitioner is present. MOTION
CARRIED.
Discussion ensued as to stated reason for alley closure and
Commissioner Corroum requested that the suspicious traffic
situation be investigated by the Jacksonville Police Department.
City Attorney Bamburg agreed to speak with Chief Hibbs regarding
the matter.
GENERAL:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
At this time Chairman Walker adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully,
Susan L. Davitt
Planning Commission Secretary
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
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